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that is separated into two distinct levels by the difference in the site's natural rock height. Access between the levels is via a small stone stairway that was once protected by a stone wall and gateway. In event of attack, the fortification's design permits the defenders to fall back to higher
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575:Novi Dvori
545:Monkodonja
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515:Lovrijenac
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400:Dobra Kuća
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142:Materials
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