Traces of Sopot and Vučedol culture in Kastel – Banja Luka

Abstract

The locality of Kastel in Banja Luka, in the area of its second court, had been a subject of archeological excavations at the end of 1992. Archeological area itself is positioned on the highest point of the city of Banja Luka, at the end of long plateau that was following Crkvena creek till its river Vrbas estuary. Dominant position to its surrounding, existence of fresh drinking water and bountiful pastures, made this area suitable settling spot for both prehistorical cultures, Sopot and Vučedol.