Knin

Knin
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Also known as: Kanin, Kinin, Knina, Kninas, Knini, Srpski Knin, Tenin, Tininum, Κνιν, Книн, Кнін, Књињ

The area consisting of today's Knin, or more specifically, the Spas hill, has been inhabited since the Stone Age [1]. Knin is first mentioned in the 10th-century work De Administrando Imperio as the centre of the Knin county (županija), and as one of the populated towns in Croatia [1].

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TypeCity/town/settlement
Period500 BC - 1 AD
CountryCroatia
Coordinates44.0415° N, 16.1987° E

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