Ranosrednjovjekovna nekropola Kicelj kod Tuzle
Early Medieval Necropolis Kicelj near Tuzla

Summary/Abstract: The early Middle-Ages necropolis on Kicelj belongs to type of necropolis straight graves on queues. During the protective archeological excavation, are dug out 3-12 probes, on the occasion is discovered 12 graves and it supposes that are much more on a locality. Position of head, hands, way of burial is characteristic for necropolis from that period. It is interesting the orientation in direction North-South, which is contrary to traditional orientation in direction West-East, but this appearance is explained with configuration of locality. With three skeletons are also discovered a Copper earrings and Iron buckle. The earrings belong to Dalmatian-Croatian cultural group. It supposes that on this necropolis are buried inhabitants of Middle-Ages City Soli, which were situated in foot of hill Kicelj. The further investigations on this locality will offer more answers on many questions for this necropolis.

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