Наслеђе Авале
The Heritage of the Avala Mountain

Author(s): Milina Ivanović Barišić
Subject(s): History, Anthropology, Historical Geography, Politics of History/Memory
Published by: Етнографски институт САНУ
Keywords: Avala; monuments; heritage; history; tradition
Summary/Abstract: This paper discusses a relatively small location which could serve as a meeting spot with the past. The Avala mountain, near by Belgrade, serves as an example. This mountain is distinguished from others by its rich material remains and recent monuments. In addition, it is well known for its spiritual heritage too. There was a regular assembly held, which gathered villagers from the surrounding area and also some from Belgrade. Material and written sources testify on the past of this location- from prehistory, Roman times, Serbian Middle Age state, Turkish rule, Kingdom of Yugoslavia, SFR Yugoslavia, until the present Republic of Serbia. Taking all into an account, it appears that almost all Serbian rulers were one way or the other connected with this mountain, affecting so its appearance.

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