Šarkamen Explained

Official Name:Šarkamen
Settlement Type:Settlement
Pushpin Map:Serbia
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Serbia
Subdivision Type1:District
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Negotin
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2002
Population Total:369
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1
Timezone Dst:CEST
Utc Offset Dst:+2
Coordinates:44.25°N 43°W
Elevation M:205
Area Code:019

Šarkamen (Serbian: Шаркамен) is a settlement situated in eastern Serbia, in the Negotin municipality of the Bor District. It is inhabited by 369 people, with a Serb majority (98,66%)

History

Roman

The town houses an archaeological site known as Vrelo Šarkamen, spanning an area of 25 hectares.[1] A Roman resident/memorial complex with a mausoleum on the slopes of Deli Jovan was built during the tetrarchy (early 4th century in Dacia Ripensis), of which today only ruins exist.[2] The complex was discovered by Dragoslav Srejović. The mausoleum is dated to 293–311,[1] and is dedicated to the mother of Emperor Maximinus Daia, who was born nearby.[3] Notable imperial gold jewelry has been found, including a golden ring of the Emperor's mother.[1]

References

Sources

44.25°N 43°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: www.glas-javnosti.co.yu.
  2. http://www.denzor.co.rs/sarkamen_en.html
  3. Book: Theory and Practice in Late Antique Archaeology. 9004125671. Lavan. Luke A.. Bowden. William. 2003.