Stećci in Zvornik
Description
On the grounds of Zvornik lies the silent army of 850 stećci, arranged in 56 necropolises that guard the secrets of medieval Bosnia. A special treasure is hidden in the valley of the Hoča stream, where an authentic stone-carving school flourished. Here, masters shaped unique sword-like pillars decorated with vine and grape reliefs. Inscriptions in old Cyrillic and lavish ornaments on as many as 44 monuments testify to an incredible cultural layer. These silent guardians of history are not only tombstones, but outstanding works of art that place Zvornik on the map of the world’s most important heritage.
Škola klesanja iz doline Hoče
U dolini male riječice Hoče, klesari srednjovjekovne Bosne razvili su prepoznatljiv stil koji stećke ovog kraja izdvaja od svih drugih u regiji. Njihov zaštitni znak bio je stub oblikovan poput srednjovjekovnog mača, uz reljef vinove loze uvijene u volutu s grozdovima — motiv koji spaja ratnički simbol s onim plodnosti i života. Taj poseban rukopis, sačuvan na desetinama nadgrobnih spomenika širom Zvornika, svjedoči o umješnosti i identitetu jedne klesarske tradicije koja je ostavila trajan pečat na kulturnom pejzažu ovog kraja.
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