Crnobuki: A Garrisoned Acropolis

Summary

This is an abstract from the "SAA 2023: Individual Abstracts" session, at the 88th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

Cal Poly Humboldt has established a relationship with the Museum of Bitola to conduct research in the Pelagonia region of Macedonia. The museum and Cal Poly Humboldt conducted an initial reconnaissance of several locations and established a research location in Crnobuki. The acropolis adjacent to the town is the location of an ancient Macedonian garrison associated with Heraclea Lyncestes. Limited excavations established occupation between the 4th 2nd centuries BCE, with the Romans overtaking and burning the outpost circa 160 BCE. Our research suggests the location may be associated with Phillip of Macedon's conquest of Lyncestes, Alexander's establishment of the original City of Heraclea Lyncestes, and the Roman conquest of Macedonia during the 'Macedonian Wars'. Research conducted by Cal Poly Humboldt indicates potential to answer questions associated with sociocultural change and warfare with multiple episodes of warfare stretching from the reign of Phillip II and Alexander III during the height of the Macedonian empire through the reign of Perseus and an ultimate shift in both political and social change following the Roman conquest. This acropolis and surrounding village will provide insight into the development of the Macedonian empire from the soldiers' perspective.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• SAA 2023: Individual Abstracts   •
• Society for American Archaeology 88th Annual Meeting, Portland, OR (2023)

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Abstract Id(s): 36790.0