⛪ Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards
Medieval burial grounds of the central Balkans
Bečani, nestled within the municipality of Šekovići in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a site of profound historical and cultural significance. It is recognized as a component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, "Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards," a designation that highlights the unique and enduring legacy of these medieval burial grounds.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising 28 necropolises across four countries
- Medieval tombstones (stećci) carved primarily from limestone, 12th–16th centuries
- Bečani site located in Šekovići municipality, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Inscriptions in Bosnian Cyrillic script document genealogical and historical information
The Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards represent a distinctive funerary tradition spanning Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia. The 28 necropolises that comprise this UNESCO World Heritage Site contain monolithic stone monuments carved primarily from limestone, dating to the period between the 12th and 16th centuries. The Bečani site, located in Šekovići municipality, is one component of this broader cultural designation and offers a concentrated collection of these ...