Six hundred years ago, a Bosnian king raised a lily. The golden lily of the Kotromanić kings became the mark of a kingdom and when that kingdom fell in 1463, the lily did not fall with it. The same spirit is carved into the stećci, the medieval tombstones scattered across our country: the kolo, the … Continue reading Six Centuries. Carved in Stone.
Stećci, the monumental medieval tombstones scattered across Bosnia and Herzegovina, are more than just relics of the past. These enigmatic stone markers, dating between the 12th and 16th centuries, not only serve as historical and cultural artifacts but also offer valuable insights into the relationship between human civilization and the natural environment. The placement, materials, … Continue reading The Role of Stećci in Bosnia’s Environmental Landscape
Stecci are ancient Medieval tombstones which can be found all over the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. They should be a protected historic and cultural resource.
Bosnian History 