Prometno i strateško značenje prijevoja Vratnik
Traffic and Strategic Importance of the Vratnik Pass in Antiquity

Summary/Abstract: In this work the author discusses the importance of the Vratnik pass from prehistoric times and its role and importance for Senj and the wider area in antiquity. The strategic position of the Kuk hill fort in Senj, at the entrance to the valley of Senj (Senjska draga), allowed the accumulation of wealth and power which is why, then still a settlement style fort, it became a major trading stronghold for the wider surroundings. A walk through Senjska draga via Vratnik was the shortest and easiest way which could be taken from the sea to the interior of Lika. Besides the main communication route which passed through Draga, with a view of the terrain another footpath was established that led from the fort of Kuk over Višala at Vratnik. Finds of amphorae prove it was used in ancient times. Besides this, the author suggests the existence of a supporting communication route over Klarićevac connecting Senia with the then main road Tarsatica-Senia-Arupium.

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