Manastirine
Manastirine
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The Christians followed Roman tradition and customs that the dead had to be buried outside towns. Manastirine, along with Kapljuc and Marusinac were private country lands for cemetaries. The reason was that in Salona, the first Christian cemeteries were created at the time of illegality, when Christianity had no right of preaching.
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AlbertSalichs
Manresa, Spain22,459 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Manastirine is one of the buildings (in ruins) located in Ancient Solana Ruins, in a little town near Split, in the center of Dalmatia. It is one of the first buildings, you can see, when you enter to visit the ruins of the all town. It has a religious place, where you can see some walls. Also, here there were some graves, which were found in the excavations of the place. Very interesting.
(See also Ancient Solana)
(See also Ancient Solana)
Written 20 September 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,264 contributions
May 2023
The Manastirine Necropolis was a pre-christian burial site in the 1st century AD. From the 2nd century BC until the destruction of the city in the 7th century, it was used as a christian burial site especially after it became known this was also the burial place of Saint Domnius, the Bishop of Salona in the 3rd century. A church building was built on this site, although it’s largely a ruin, the outlines of a church are evident. The original tomb of Saint Domnius is sign posted and there’s an information board as well, although his remains were moved to Rome when the city fell in the 7th century. Many of the sarcophagus have been left out in the open for display and some are highly decorating, underlying the former prosperity of Salona. One of the best stops on the site.
Written 2 June 2023
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Bradley T
indy5,647 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
This complex is on the north side of the ruins outside the old town wall and between the parking lot and museum/ticket booth.
There are ruins on top of ruins here.
So much so it's hard to tell what's what. There are clear foundations for the basilica but these are side be side with pillars that look like they may have been from an earlier building. Scattered every where are sarcophagi. It's sure a lot of candy for the eye
There are ruins on top of ruins here.
So much so it's hard to tell what's what. There are clear foundations for the basilica but these are side be side with pillars that look like they may have been from an earlier building. Scattered every where are sarcophagi. It's sure a lot of candy for the eye
Written 28 December 2015
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Warren D
Peterborough, Canada162 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
Manastirine is claimed to be one of the first Christian Cemeteries dating from around 300 AD. The ruins, and examples of the early burial sites and the use of the oesophagus, are well preserved. During the oppressive Roman era most of the dead were cremated. Burial not only differentiated the Christians from this pagan practice; but probably was more in line with the doctrine of The resurrected body. The remains of the Basilica were on site as well. Well worth an hour of your time.
Written 16 October 2014
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CatharineB
Ottawa, Canada1,641 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The best place to start your exploration of ancient Salona at the Manastirine, right before the entrance to the archaeological park. This necropolis had been in use from the 2nd c BC until the destruction of the city in the 7th c. In the 1st c AD, a Roman pagan necropolis emerged.
This archaeological site is particularly important for ecclesiastical history since Saint Domnius, Bishop of Salona and patron of the city of Split, who was executed during Diocletian’s persecutions of the Christians in 304, was buried here. Ironically, his remains were later moved to the St. Domnius Cathedral in Split – what was once Diocletian’s mausoleum.
At the end of the 4th c a memorial chapel was erected containing the tombs of Domnius and other bishops. By that time other Christians wished to be buried near the martyrs and other graves and sarcophagi were built. In the 5th c a large three-nave basilica was constructed and then reconstructed in the 6th and 7th c.
Many sarcophagi can be found here. In the early seventh century, the cemetery was looted and partly destroyed.
The cemetery exhibits a feature of Christian cemeteries at that time to have deceased buried as close as possible a martyr.
The ruins of the necropolis and the basilica are well preserved.
This archaeological site is particularly important for ecclesiastical history since Saint Domnius, Bishop of Salona and patron of the city of Split, who was executed during Diocletian’s persecutions of the Christians in 304, was buried here. Ironically, his remains were later moved to the St. Domnius Cathedral in Split – what was once Diocletian’s mausoleum.
At the end of the 4th c a memorial chapel was erected containing the tombs of Domnius and other bishops. By that time other Christians wished to be buried near the martyrs and other graves and sarcophagi were built. In the 5th c a large three-nave basilica was constructed and then reconstructed in the 6th and 7th c.
Many sarcophagi can be found here. In the early seventh century, the cemetery was looted and partly destroyed.
The cemetery exhibits a feature of Christian cemeteries at that time to have deceased buried as close as possible a martyr.
The ruins of the necropolis and the basilica are well preserved.
Written 23 August 2023
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chickandbeast
Southgate, Canada8,725 contributions
Sept 2019
Original crypts and walls you can see how it was all laid out. Some very ornate carvings all made of stone.
Written 16 October 2019
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Michael P
Tagaytay, Philippines1,291 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Ante Batarelo has led our shore excursion group of Prinsendam cruisers that was organized on Cruise Critic Rollcall to the Basilica and Manastirine cemetery ruins of Salona. Ante points out the Narthex with its marble entryway. From there we can see the presbytery and the schola cantorum that Ante has to explain for those of us that came across the great pond. The number of sarcophagi in this cemetery surprises our little group. Sadly, grave robbers that had no respect for history have violated all of the sarcophagi in the search for financial rewards. We took lots and lots of pictures to see what we missed the first time. The Roman Mosaic floor now leaning against a stone wall with six double symbols that look like swastikas we believe to mean “Life of Life” is holding up well against the elements. Maybe someday this artwork will be preserved from the ravages of the elements. We are all happy to have had this wonderful experience.
Written 21 July 2017
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Ana
Moscow, Russia371 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
Before excavation, there were vineyards and olive trees among the remains of the walls. Later, a vast Christian cemetery, with graves of all types, was found. This archaeological site is particularly important for ecclesiastical history since here was buried Saint Domnius (Sveti Dujam), Bishop of Salona and patron of the city of Split, who was executed during Diocletian’s persecutions of the Christians in 304. His relics were later moved to the Cathedral of Saint Domnius (Katedrala Svetog Duje) in Split. The Cathedral was built in the mausoleum of Diocletian itself, the emperor who martyred him. In Manastirine, there are remains of many cemetery chapels with sarcophagi erected around the martyr’s tomb. The churches were built here on several layers. The Cemetery on Manastirine have not yet fully explored. This place and surroundings are full with amazing archaeological ruins. Definitely, a must! Highly recommended!
Written 19 February 2017
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Rob C
San Jose, CA2,111 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
A nice archeological site located outside of the ancient city of salona. Formerly a Roman cemetery, there are a number of fine gravestones around, right next door is the early christian basilica, reconstructed to some degree but still a permanent ruin. Very picturesque though. A museum building is located near by with a lovely garden featuring a fountain and a number of artifacts found on site. Not very many people around, less than 10 in the middle of the day when I was there
Written 19 April 2016
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ladybegood
New York City, NY460 contributions
Nov 2015
Beautiful site. Large number of ruins- at several locations. Very surprised how few people there. Each to walk to from Solin Hotel President.
Written 18 November 2015
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