Votive Inscriptions in Mitrovica and Its Surroundings

Abstract

The study of votive epigraphic monuments is significant in archaeology, providing valuable insights into a particular period or region’s social structure. During the Roman era, monuments like ceramics and coins were crucial communication markers between cultures. The votive inscriptions found in Kosovo’s territory offer evidence on the worship of local, Roman, Greek, and Eastern deities. Mitrovica, a region with a rich history of cultural exchange, flourished as a center of civilization even during the Roman period. The abundance of votive epigraphic monuments in Mitrovica sheds light on the revered deities. It offers valuable glimpses into the region’s Roman-era history, including insights into the specific deities venerated during that time.