Villa Rustica

Mogorjelo is a rare Roman archaeological monument, a well-preserved old Roman villa Rustica near Capljina in Bosnia and Herzegovina's southern region. This cultural monument is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most stunning late antique architecture structures. The artifacts discovered in Mogorjelo are from the fourth century. The home itself, with its wealth, attractiveness, and unique architectural style, is a treasure trove of value and beauty, surrounded by lush Mediterranean greenery.

The earliest structures date back to the 1st century when the location was used as an agricultural hub. These old structures burned down in the third century, but a splendid Roman urban plan of a Roman castrum (fort) with regular foundations and square towers at the corners (similar to Diocletian's Palace in Split) was built in their stead by the fourth century. Mogorjelo provided supplies to the Roman city of Narona and was likely used to defend the city and its environs. The Visigoths conquered and largely destroyed the castle towards the end of the fourth century. Two early Christian basilicas were built using the fort's walls in the 5th century. The villa on Mogorjelo openly presents the customs of the people in the province of late antiquity.

Location: Capljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina