Kaljaja, Balovac

Also known as: Kaljaja, Kaljaja (Balovac), Каљаја (Баловац)

Late antique fortification southeast of the village of Balovac in the municipality of Podujevo, Kosovo [1] [2] [3] [4]. The irregular trapezoid-shaped fortress was built of cut stone and brick with lime mortar bonding [1]. Walls are preserved up to 4 metres in places, with towers at the east, south, and west ends, and a gate flanked by two towers on the north wall [1] [5]. The remains follow the terrain configuration [1]. Designated a cultural heritage site on 1 March 1986, under the protection of the Republic of Serbia [1].

TypeFortification
PeriodUndated
CountrySerbia
Coordinates42.9107° N, 21.1912° E

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