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  08.01.2014, 14:08h

Another phase of the archaeological dig has been completed at Nečven

Through the cooperation of the Public Institute of Krka National Park and the Drniš Museum, another phase of the archaeological dig has been completed at the medieval fortress Nečven, situated in the village of the same name to the west of Promina, on t

Systematic research of this locality began in September 2011. The works were preceded by the drafting of the architectural and geodetic documentation. The premise for these documents was the layout of the fortress from 1895, which was published by Grgur Urlić Ivanović in the first edition of the journal Starohrvatska prosvjeta (Early Croatian Education).

 

Nečven was erected by members of the noble Nelipić family, who were rulers of the entire Promina-Miljevac area. The fortress remained in their hands until 1421, after which it was owned by the noble Martinušić family. In 1522, it was conquered by the Turks, who turned it into an important administrative and military centre. In the mid 17th century, Nečven was, alongside Šibenik and Knin, the most powerful and strategic military fortress on the left bank of the Krka River. The fortress itself was not inhabited by civilians, but only by a troop of approximately 80 soldiers. After the departure of the Turks, Nečven lost its strategic significance, was torched and half demolished. At the end of the 18th century, the fortress and settlement surrounding it were completed abandoned.

 

The initial objective of the research was to uncover the architecture and determine the perimeter walls of the fortress. During 2012, the ruins of a structure outside the fortress and the southeastern external defensive wall were investigated. Between this wall and the internal circular tower, a bread oven was found virtually in its entirety, and underneath it was a large quantity of ash and ceramic fragments. Over the next year, the oven was restored and the entrance partially reconstructed. In addition to the architectural remains, the dig also unearthed numerous metal and ceramic artefacts, which were transferred to the restoration workshop of Krka National Park for further processing.

 

The systematic research of the Nečven fortress has observed the continuity of life in this area from the medieval period to the present day. The research and conservation works at Nečven, as a cultural and historical monument, are part of the broader strategy of the Public Institute of Krka National Park, aimed at preserving the originality and at presenting the cultural and historical heritage of the park area.

 

 

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