Cover image of this place Археолошки град Скупи/ Archaeological site Scupi

Cultural heritage

Археолошки град Скупи/ Archaeological site Scupi

Why locals love it

Scupi is an archaeological site located between Zajchev Rid (Rabbit Hill) and the Vardar River, several kilometers from the city center. The Roman town of Scupi stands out as one among the larger and greater cities from the age of the antiquity in the Balkans.

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Why you should visit it

The inception of its urban life may be, tracked back to the beginning of the first century A.D. During the reign of Domitian (81-96 AD) the city was greater with the highest status of a self-governing military colony. It was abandoned in 518 AD after an earthquake completely destroyed the city.

Археолошки град Скупи/ Archaeological site Scupi
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