stecci graveyards
states: [bosnia and herzegovina] [croatia] [serbia] [montenegro]
category: cultural
year: 2016
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 43.0922138889, 17.9240527778
unesco id: 1504
world heritage site: 1504
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The Stecci Graveyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro, recognized in 2016, are 28 medieval cemeteries featuring over 70,000 ornate tombstones from the 12th to 16th centuries. These limestone stecci, adorned with carvings of crosses, figures, and inscriptions, reflect a unique Balkan Christian burial tradition blending local and external influences. This transnational site showcases the region’s cultural heritage, preserving a striking medieval art form across diverse landscapes.