Maletaj architectural complex

The Architectural complex in Maletaj is a cultural heritage monument located in Maletaj (Gumnisht), Vushtrri, Kosovo.[1] This monument is of the "Architectural" category, approved with number.[2]

A house in the architectural complex in Maletaj

Overview

Maletaj or Gumnishta is situated 18 kilometers in the north-east side of the Municipality of Vushtrri. In this village is found a Dardani location named Katunishte. The substructure of this location is situated in a valley that has the form of the letter T. It has three entrances and it is all enclosed. The main entrance is called "The doors of Katunishta" (Albanian: "Dyert e Katunishtes"). Next to this location is situated "The Hill of Church" where is the groundwork of the church. None of this locations has not been studied yet.[3] In this village was found an altar of the Antiquity period, with inscription that has not been deciphered yet because it is very damaged. Mycrotoponyms in Maletaj: The Crown Mountain, The Goddess Creek, Venc Hill, Creek above Torishta, Fountain of Mata, Fountain of Nika etc.[3]

Galery
  • Inscription from a tower in Maletaj (Gumnisht)
    Inscription from a tower in Maletaj (Gumnisht)
  • Prehistoric altar from Maletaj (Gumnisht)
    Prehistoric altar from Maletaj (Gumnisht)

See also

References
  1. LISTA E TRASHËGIMISË KULTURORE PËR MBROJTJE TË PËRKOHSHME (PDF) (in Albanian). Republika e Kosovës, Ministria e Kulturës, Rinisë dhe Sportit. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  2. Sallahu, J.; Rexhepi, B; Xhema, B; Kastrati, Z (2017). Çështje nga historia e Vushtrrisë me rrethinë [Issues from the history of Vushtrri and its surroundings] (in Albanian). Prishtina: Faik Konica. pp. 91–92. ISBN 978-9951-06-672-3.
  3. Jusuf Osmani, Vendbanimet e Kosoves-Vushtrria, Prishtine, 2005, Pg.182

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