Lepenski Vir & Treskovac: Traces of an 11,000-Year-Old Civilization (Iron Gates - Đerdapska Klisura)

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Lepenski Vir, jedno od najznačajnijih i najstarijih praistorijskih nalazišta u Evropi, otkriva tragove ljudskog prisustva stare i do 11.000 godina, dok je sama kultura ovog naselja bila na vrhuncu pre oko 8.000 godina. Starija od egipatskih piramida i Stonehengea, ova zajednica je već tada imala prepoznatljivu arhitekturu, razvijenu umetnost i složenu društvenu organizaciju. Smešten na obali Dunava u Đerdapskoj klisuri, Lepenski Vir je poznat po kućama trapezoidnog oblika sa ognjištem u centru i po izuzetnim kamenim skulpturama koje spajaju ljudske i riblje motive, svedočeći o bogatom duhovnom životu i dubokoj povezanosti sa prirodom.

Naspram Lepenskog Vira, preko Dunava, uzdiže se planinski vrh Treskovac. Njegov položaj imao je poseban značaj za stanovnike ovog naselja. Istraživači pretpostavljaju da su ljudi Lepenskog Vira posmatrali kretanje Sunca u odnosu na siluetu Treskovca i tako određivali doba godine, koristeći prirodni pejzaž kao kalendar. Kada bi Sunce dostiglo određenu tačku na grebenu, to je označavalo promenu godišnjeg ciklusa, vreme za nove aktivnosti, ribolov ili obrede.

Stanovnici Lepenskog Vira živeli su u skladno organizovanom naselju, gde su kuće bile raspoređene prema unapred određenom planu. Dunav im je bio glavni izvor hrane, naročito ribe, dok su okolne šume i planine pružale divljač, jestive biljke i materijale za izradu alata. Bavili su se ribolovom, lovom i sakupljanjem plodova, a veruje se da su poznavali i rane oblike obrade kamena i kosti. Njihova umetnost i arhitektura ukazuju na razvijen društveni život, rituale i verovanja, dok su skulpture i raspored kuća govorili o povezanosti sa prirodnim ciklusima i posmatranjem neba.

Poseta Muzeju Lepenskog Vira pruža priliku da se vide originalne skulpture, rekonstruisane kuće i nalazi koji otkrivaju priču o jednoj od najstarijih ljudskih civilizacija na svetu. Muzej je izvanredan i pruža jedinstvenu priliku da se na jednom mestu vidi arheološko nalazište (originalna lokacija je bila 200 m nizvodno), izložene skulpture i rekonstrukcije. Posetioci mogu da prisustvuju zanimljivim predavanjima, i vide 3D rekonstrukciju izgleda stanovnika Lepenskog Vira.

Preporuka i poziv da se istraži bogata kultura i nasleđe ljudi koji su živeli u skladu sa rekom, planinama i Suncem.

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Lepenski Vir, one of the most significant and oldest prehistoric sites in Europe, reveals traces of human presence dating back as far as 11,000 years, while the culture itself flourished around 8,000 years ago. Older than the Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge, this community already had distinctive architecture, developed art, and a complex social structure. Located on the banks of the Danube in the Iron Gates Gorge, Lepenski Vir is famous for its trapezoid-shaped houses with central hearths and for its remarkable stone sculptures combining human and fish motifs, testifying to a rich spiritual life and a deep connection with nature.

Across the Danube from Lepenski Vir rises Mount Treskovac. Its position held special significance for the settlement’s inhabitants. Researchers believe that the people of Lepenski Vir observed the movement of the Sun in relation to the silhouette of Treskovac to determine the time of year, using the natural landscape as a calendar. When the Sun reached a specific point on the ridge, it marked a change in the annual cycle — the time for new activities, fishing, or rituals.

The inhabitants of Lepenski Vir lived in a harmoniously organized settlement, where houses were arranged according to a pre-established plan. The Danube was their main source of food, especially fish, while the surrounding forests and mountains provided game, edible plants, and materials for making tools. They practiced fishing, hunting, and gathering, and are believed to have known early methods of working stone and bone. Their art and architecture point to a developed social life, rituals, and beliefs, while the sculptures and layout of the houses reflect a connection to natural cycles and celestial observation.

A visit to the Lepenski Vir Museum offers the opportunity to see original sculptures, reconstructed houses, and archaeological finds that tell the story of one of the world’s oldest human civilizations. The museum is outstanding, providing a unique chance to view the site (the original location was 200 meters downstream), along with displayed sculptures and reconstructions. Visitors can attend fascinating expert lectures, and a special highlight is the advanced digital 3D reconstruction of a Lepenski Vir inhabitant, offering a captivating glimpse into how these people looked thousands of years ago.

A recommendation and an invitation to explore the rich culture and heritage of people who lived in harmony with the river, the mountains, and the Sun.