Medieval Landscape and Microhistorical Geography in the Vicinity of Fortress Hrtar
Medieval Landscape and Microhistorical Geography in the Vicinity of Fortress Hrtar

Summary/Abstract: Scarce medieval sources often do not allow us to reconstruct the microhistorical geography of a certain area. Therefore, one must rely on archaeology, topography, terrain analysis, later sources and comparative analysis in order to create a complete picture. This paper deals with the possibilities of research of microhistorical geography and microhistory, as well as the potential use of these methods in reconstructing the medieval landscape of a certain region. The research was conducted on a small area, around the fortress Hrtar, with very limited written source materials. This area is located in the middle course of the Drina river, north of the town Višegrad. Forests, vineyards, fields and meadows on both sides of the Drina dominated the medieval landscape of this area.

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