The Vuçak Fortress (Albanian: Kalaja e Vuçakut) located in Vuçak, Drenas, Kosovo, constitute an official monument of Kosovo, categorized as “archaeological” under the number 0301-803/88.[1][2]

Vuçak Fortress
Kalaja e Vuçakut (Albanian)
Map
Interactive map of Vuçak Fortress
LocationVuçak, Drenas, Kosovo
History
BuiltLate antiquity
Site notes
OwnerMonuments of Kosovo

History

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In Vuçak at the foot of Mount Kasmaç, about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) southwest of Drenas, the ruins along the hillsides occupy a commanding position. The collected archaeological evidences support human activity from prehistoric to the Medieval period, but the two prominent forts remaining show characteristics of the Late Antiquity period.[3][4]

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References

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  1. "LISTA E TRASHËGIMISË KULTURORE PËR MBROJTJE TË PËRKOHSHME" (PDF). Kosovo Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports. October 9, 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  2. Berisha, Milot (2012). "Archaeological Guide of Kosovo" (PDF). Pristina: Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Archaeological Institute of Kosovo. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  3. "The great and small fort in Vuçak (Drenica)". Kosovo Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports. 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  4. Plus, Kult (2017-09-04). ""Zgjohet" nga gjumi shekullor Gjyteti i Madh në malet e Kosmaçit". KultPlus (in Albanian). Retrieved 2024-02-19.

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