Ubikacija, evidentiranje i rekognosciranje stećaka na području općine Visoko sa procjenom stanja oštećenja/očuvanosti – IV faza
Ubication (identification of locations), recording and reconnaissance of stećci – medieval tombstones in the City of Visoko with assessment of damage / preservation – phase IV

Summary/Abstract: The implementation of the IV phase of the project has supplemented the data of earlier authors, expanding the number of known necropolises and stećci tombstones. Some necropolises have shown a smaller number of tombstones (Buzić Mahala – Brijest), while others have revealed a larger number (Poriječani – Brdo and Goduša – Grebljice) compared to previously recorded states. After comparing with the previously known data in Tušnjići, we have identified a new necropolis (Tušnjići – Dolac) in addition to the large necropolis processed in the first phase of our project and the necropolis near the old Muslim cemetery. Regarding the necropolis Tušnjići – Dimnjak near the old Muslim cemetery, we have determined the number and form of stećci tombstones that were previously unknown. Based on the project’s previous implementation and the analysis of the obtained data, we can conclude that the overall picture of the tombstone necropolises in the Visoko area is not favorable due to the neglect of the local population living nearby and the use of tombstones for various purposes. The tombstones processed in the IV phase of the project can be classified typologically into 5 types: chests, chests with bases, ridged monuments, ridged monuments with bases, slabs with bases. In this phase, out of 39 stećci tombstones, 11 are in an amorphous form, and we do not know their type. All stećci tombstones lack decorations and inscriptions. Within this phase, informational boards have been created with the aim of preserving, protecting, and promoting the medieval heritage of Visoko. Moreover, we aim to further promote this significant project to raise awareness among the Visoko population about the importance of this cultural heritage monument. By implementing the project, we will obtain new data about stećci tombstones or confirm existing ones, which will undoubtedly contribute significantly to the study of the sepulchral material culture of the Middle Ages. In an effort to bring this cultural heritage closer to a larger audience - something we haven’t done before - we will enter all necropolises with relevant data into one of the existing electronic databases in the upcoming period. This will facilitate easier study and presentation of the sepulchral material culture of the Middle Ages.

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