"Nemanjić Days" is the name of the cultural-historical and tourist manifestation that will be organized by the Tourist Organization (TO), the Municipality of Mojkovac, the Center for Conservation and Archeology of Montenegro and the Center for Culture "Nenad Rakočević" from July 12 to 14. As announced by TO, the event "focuses on Brskovo, the oldest medieval town in Montenegro".
"Nemanjić Days" were conceived as a manifestation of a festival character, which "promotes medieval Brskovo and presents its cultural and historical significance"
"On the first day, the exhibition 'Brskovo, the strength and glory of the medieval city' will be opened. It will be an exhibition of artifacts found during archaeological research at the site of medieval Brskov. The exhibition will be organized in the gallery of the Nenad Rakočević Cultural Center with the aim of bringing visitors closer to the history, culture and life of the people who lived in this area, as well as to promote and contribute to the strengthening of awareness of the cultural and historical heritage of this locality," they said. in TO.
After the exhibition, a short documentary film "Brskovo - a story that lasts" will be shown. The presentation of the best conceptual solution of the replica of medieval Brskov was announced for July 13. The best conceptual solution will be presented by Miloš Živanović, chief archaeologist at the archaeological research of medieval Brskov, and Master of History Marko Janketić, president of the Mojkovac Municipal Assembly (SO).
"On the same day, in the Šuškovina - Podbišće Nature Park, with the support of the Association for the Preservation of Old Crafts and Skills 'White Eagles', we will bring to history lovers multiple aspects of medieval life, customs, ways of fighting, archery, as well as the artistic side - calligraphy, mosaic... Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about old crafts and skills, but also to try their hand at shooting arrows, fencing and many other medieval games," the organizers of the event announce.
As they say, "by opening the doors of the knight's village, the unique world of medieval equipment and weapons of real knights will open up to visitors."
The TO reminds that the medieval town of Brskovo "was one of the most important mining and trading centers of the medieval Serbian state". The settlement of Brskovo was mentioned for the first time in the decision of the City Council in Kotor on August 22, 1243.
"For a long time, it was considered that the oldest mention of this settlement was in the contract of King Stefan Uroš I, concluded with the Dubrovnik municipality on August 13, 1254. In history, Brskovo is marked as the town where King Stefan Uroš I Nemanjić minted the first coins of the then Serbian state Tradition says that the name Mojkovac was created by combining the words 'my coin', which, again according to tradition, was uttered by King Stefan Uroš I during the minting of coins in the Brskovo mine. exploitation of silver", say the TO.
With silver mines and a mint, around 1280, Brskovo experienced its full bloom. At that time, customs was also located there, and the Dubrovnik consul lived in the city. As the organizers of the event remind, there were palaces and significant contracts were signed there, as evidenced by the Dubrovnik archive.
"In addition to King Stefan Uroš I and his wife Jelena of Anjou, their son King Milutin, who is considered one of the most important rulers of the medieval Serbian state, drew the power and strength of his state from Brskov. During his reign, the Serbian state became one of the leading powers in the Balkans. He only improved the mining started by his father Stefan Uroš I, which enabled him to develop the country faster", are some of the historical details related to the location of Brskova.
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