Massive Ancient Greek Defensive Wall Unearthed in Croatia

By
Tasos Kokkinidis
February 11, 2025



The defensive wall measures about 230 feet long and 10 feet high. Credit: Ministry of Culture and Media, Croatia

An ancient Greek defensive wall from at least 2,000 years ago was uncovered near the Adriatic coast of Croatia, the country’s Ministry of Culture and Media announced recently.

The discovery was made as archaeologists began excavating an empty lot in the town of Stobreč ahead of future construction projects.

The ruins of the wall have an L-shape. The shorter side looks like a row of five rectangular structures. The longer side has a less defined shape.

The defensive wall measures about 230 feet long and 10 feet high at its tallest point, archaeologist Marina Ugarković said.

Archaeologists described the structure as impressive, extremely monumental, and the best-preserved Greek wall in Croatia.

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Ancient Greeks colonized today’s Croatia
The ancient Greeks began colonizing modern-day Croatia in the fourth century BC and influenced the region’s script, currency, trade, land use and city wall structures.

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