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Justiniana Prima (Latin: Iustiniana Prima; Greek: Ιουστινιανή Πρώτη; Serbian: Јустинијана Прима, romanized: Justinijana Prima) was an Eastern Roman city that existed from 535 to 615 CE, near modern Lebane in the Leskovac region, Serbia. It is currently an archaeological site. Founded by Emperor Justinian I (527-565), it was the metropolitan seat of the newly founded Archbishopric of Justiniana Prima, which became the main church administrative body of the central Dardania with jurisdiction from Praevalitana to Dacia Ripensis.[2][3] Justinian Prima was originally designed to become the capital of the prefecture of Illyricum, but for reasons likely related with its status near the Roman frontiers of the 6th century CE, Thessaloniki was preferred. It was abandoned less than 100 years after its foundation.

Key Information

In 1979, the archaeological site of Justiniana Prima, identified with Caričin Grad, was added to the Archaeological Sites of Exceptional Importance-list under official protected status by the Republic of Serbia.[4]

History

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Aeroimage in 1937. Photo archive of the Military Geographical Institute of Serbia[5]

Justiniana Prima was founded by Emperor Justinian I in 535. Built on the site of Tauresium, a remote village,[6] it existed until 615 and was designed as the seat of the Archbishopric of Justiniana Prima. The arch-priest of the Illyrians ('Ιλλυριών άρχιερεύς) seated in Justinian Prima had jurisdiction over Dacia Ripensis, Dacia Mediterranea, northern Moesia Superior, Dardania, Macedonia Salutaris (was omitted in 545, in the Novella 13[7]), Praevalitana and the territory of Bassianae in Pannonia Secunda.[8]

The establishment of the Archbishopric is mentioned in Justinian's own Novel XI from 535, when he promotes the Metropolitan to an archbishop, independent from the Archbishop of Thessalonica. The establishment is seen as part of the feud between Justinian and the Archbishop of Eastern Illyricum, who was a papal vicar.[9]

The city was to become capital of Illyricum, but Thessaloniki was preferred and Justinian Prima received jurisdiction over the territories of the Diocese of Dacia. Still, the new foundation was not without importance and Justinian made sure that this city, which was one of his favourite projects, received all the necessary support. In 545 Justinian issued another law underlining the episcopal rights and status of Justiniana Prima, which is also confirmed by letters that were exchanged between Justinian and Pope Gregory I at the end of the 6th century.

The city planning combined classical and Christian elements: thermae, a levantine agorai, and streets with colonnades. Typical Eastern Mediterranean features went along with numerous churches. Procopius, in his The Buildings, describes the city as follows:

He therefore built a wall of small compass about this place in the form of a square, placing a tower at each corner, and caused it to be called, as it actually is, Tetrapyrgia. And close by this place he built a very notable city which he named Justiniana Prima, thus paying a debt of gratitude to the home that fostered him. In that place also he constructed an aqueduct and so caused the city to be abundantly supplied with ever-running water. And many other enterprises were carried out by the founder of this city - works of great size and worthy of especial note. For to enumerate the churches is not easy, and it is impossible to tell in words of the lodgings for magistrates, the great stoas, the fine marketplaces, the fountains, the streets, the baths, the shops. In brief, the city is both great and populous and blessed in every way.

The town was abandoned at around 615. Invading Avars coming from north of the Danube may be one factor, missing political interest in the town after the time of Justinian may be another. Among many other imported finds the presence of 2 pieces of a specific type of fibulae and handmade pottery have been understood as an indication of the presence of Slavs already before the Avar incursion (584).[10]

Archaeological site

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The huge correlation between the archaeological site and the description by Procopius as well as finds of seals of the archbishop of Iustiniana Prima have determined the identification of Justiniana Prima with Caričin Grad.[11] The archaeological site was first discovered in 1912 by Vladimir Petković.[4] There have been archaeological excavations for nearly 100 years with the participation of French and more recently also German researchers. There is a permanent exhibition in the national museum in Leskovac. At the site itself monuments there are impressive remains of the fortification, the acropolis as well as of several churches and many other buildings. Justiniana Prima is on UNESCO’s preliminary list of World Heritage Sites.[12]

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Justiniana Prima was a short-lived Byzantine city founded in the 530s by (r. 527–565) near his birthplace of Taurisium in the Dardania region of Illyricum, corresponding to the of Caričin Grad in present-day southern , approximately 30 km southwest of . Established as a planned urban center to honor Justinian's origins and bolster imperial control in the , it was designated the of the Archbishopric of Justiniana Prima in 535 via Justinian's Novel XI and initially intended as the capital of the , though the prefecture's administration ultimately remained in Thessalonica. The contemporary historian described it as a magnificent among the Dardanians, equipped with an aqueduct drawing water from distant sources, numerous churches dedicated to the Virgin Mary and saints, magistrates' lodgings, stoas, market-places, fountains, baths, streets, and robust fortifications, reflecting advanced Byzantine across its 7.4-hectare core. Archaeological excavations since 1912 have uncovered four concentric rampart rings enclosing the upper town, eight basilicas (including the prominent Cathedral Basilica and the Tetraconch church), thermal baths, a , public and administrative buildings, and artifacts such as coins, ceramics, and metalwork, confirming its role as a key and administrative hub in the restoration of Illyricum under Justinian. The city flourished during the mid-6th century but endured only about 80 years, succumbing to depopulation from invasions, epidemics, and economic decline, with final destruction attributed to Avar and Slavic incursions around 615, after which it was largely abandoned. Today, Caričin Grad stands as one of the most significant preserved examples of early Byzantine urbanism in the , offering insights into Justinian's architectural and imperial ambitions.

Historical Context

Founding and Establishment

Justiniana Prima was founded by Byzantine Emperor (r. 527–565 CE) near his birthplace in the region of , close to the village of Baderc (ancient Bederiana) in the modern municipality of , , as a deliberate act to honor and elevate his native Illyrian homeland. The exact location of and Bederiana remains debated among scholars, with identifications in both present-day and . According to the emperor's contemporary biographer , Justinian was born around 482 CE in the village of near the castle of Bederiana, a detail underscoring the personal significance of the site in his decision to establish the city there. This foundation reflected Justinian's broader efforts to strengthen administrative and ecclesiastical centers in the amid ongoing threats from invasions and internal reorganizations. The city was officially established in 535 CE, as documented in Justinian's Novella 11, which explicitly named it Justiniana Prima and designated it the metropolitan seat of Illyricum. In this decree, addressed to Archbishop Catollianus, Justinian outlined the city's role as a new hub for both civil and religious authority, relocating the from (devastated by Attila's ) and reducing the influence of Thessalonica's archbishopric due to wartime logistical challenges. The novella emphasized the emperor's intent to centralize governance in a more accessible location for the upper provinces, thereby facilitating control over trans-Danubian territories like . The site was selected in the fertile Leskovac basin for its strategic position, allowing oversight of key roads connecting Naissus (modern ) to the south and to the east, while also holding symbolic value tied to Justinian's origins. Initial construction began promptly under imperial directive, integrating into Justinian's empire-wide building initiatives that included fortifications and churches across the and beyond. Novella 11 further elevated Justiniana Prima as an autocephalous archbishopric, granting its archbishop patriarchal privileges over the provinces of , , Moesia Secunda, Dardania, Praevalitana, Macedonia Secunda, and parts of Pannonia Secunda, with authority to ordain bishops and resolve ecclesiastical disputes independently of external metropolitans.

Administrative and Ecclesiastical Role

Justiniana Prima served as a key administrative center in northern Illyricum, exercising jurisdiction over several provinces including , , Moesia Secunda, Dardania, Praevalitana, Macedonia Secunda, and parts of Pannonia Secunda, as part of Emperor Justinian I's reforms to reorganize the region's governance. This elevation reflected Justinian's intent to centralize control in his native Dardania, with the city functioning as the intended seat of the , though the transfer from was never fully implemented and the latter retained primacy as the primary Illyrian capital. Historical accounts, such as ' De Aedificiis, describe the city's establishment in 535 CE as a to honor Justinian's birthplace, underscoring its role in broader imperial administrative restructuring aimed at stabilizing the against invasions and internal divisions. Ecclesiastically, Justiniana Prima was designated the autocephalous seat of an via Justinian's Novel XI of 535 CE, granting it oversight over the northern Illyricum provinces and multiple metropolitan sees, including those in Aquis and Bederiana, to combat heresies like Bonosianism. The first , Catollianus, held extensive authority, including the ordination of bishops and judicial powers, independent of Thessalonica's influence and modeled on the privileges of , with other cities yielding the chief church of Illyricum to it. However, Novel CXXXI of 545 CE curtailed this autonomy by subordinating the archbishopric to the Patriarchate of under , limiting its jurisdictional prerogatives while preserving its role in provincial bishop appointments. Daily governance integrated imperial and ecclesiastical elements, with the collaborating alongside officials tied to the for local administration, of imperial edicts, and religious in the provinces. emphasizes the city's metropolitan status as a hub for such oversight, enabling efficient coordination between civil and religious authorities in Justinian's reformed Illyricum.

Urban Development and Architecture

City Layout and Infrastructure

Justiniana Prima featured a compact urban core spanning approximately 7.4 hectares, divided into an Upper Town and a Lower Town, with the total fortified area encompassing around 10 hectares. The Upper Town served as the primary administrative and commercial hub, while the Lower Town accommodated residential and secondary functions, all integrated within a unified defensive perimeter. This layout reflected a deliberate urban experiment on a challenging site, adapting classical Byzantine principles to the local . The city's infrastructure emphasized self-sufficiency and defense, including a sophisticated system with an aqueduct extending up to 20 kilometers from springs on Mount Radan to large cisterns within the settlement, ensuring reliable access amid the isolated location. Streets were paved with irregular stone blocks and lined with colonnades featuring brick-floored porticoes supported by rectangular columns, facilitating movement and commerce while incorporating a network of underground canals. The , characterized by steep slopes on Mount Radan, was meticulously adapted through terracing and leveling to create multi-level structures, demonstrating advanced to overcome the hilly environment. Defensive elements were integral to the design, with robust ramparts equipped with turrets encircling the settlement, a at the southern end, and earthen bulwarks on the northern and eastern sides, leveraging the natural western contours for added protection. Gates, notably at the east and south of the Upper Town, provided controlled access, strategically positioned to counter potential invasions during the mid-6th century. The fortifications, constructed around the 540s under Justinian I's direct patronage, underscored the city's role as a secure and administrative outpost in a volatile region.

Major Monuments and Buildings

The episcopal basilica, serving as the central religious structure of Justiniana Prima, featured a triple-nave layout with a , atrium, and eastern apses, adorned with columns, capitals, and bases that underscored its role as a symbol of Byzantine authority. Adjacent to it stood the , characterized by a square exterior and tetraconch interior plan, including a marble pool and fragments of flooring, which facilitated Christian initiation rites while blending classical architectural forms with emerging Byzantine motifs. The bishop's palace, comprising a northern ensemble of interconnected rooms, functioned as the administrative hub for the archbishopric, reflecting the integration of imperial and religious power through its use of elements and structured spatial organization. Additional religious monuments included three with in the upper town, one of which was a triple-nave structure built on terraces with a vaulted , and a distinct church, all emphasizing the city's role as an autocephalous archbishopric seat established in 535 CE. In the lower town, a with and a dual showcased triple-nave designs with central apses, atriums, and intricate mosaics, including an Ionian impost capital bearing Emperor Justinian's monogram, which highlighted the fusion of classical decorative traditions with to project imperial prestige. These structures, constructed primarily in the mid-6th century under Justinian I's patronage, utilized brick for vaults and walls alongside imported for ornate features, drawing from nearby quarries to evoke the grandeur of . Public buildings such as the , or baths, incorporated Roman engineering principles with vaulted rooms and associated mosaics, serving social and hygienic purposes while symbolizing the continuity of classical urban amenities in a Christian imperial context. An palace complex further blended these elements, featuring administrative halls and residential quarters that supported the of Illyricum, with and stone construction enhancing their durability and aesthetic appeal. Other civic edifices, including a principia as headquarters, complemented this landscape, all oriented to reinforce Justinian's vision of a fortified Christian metropolis. Colonnaded streets, paved with large irregular stone blocks and flanked by brick porticoes, facilitated commercial activity and urban circulation, connecting key zones across the site's 7.4 hectares and indicating a with workshops for glass, textiles, and iron production. These thoroughfares, along with market areas, utilized local materials like tiles and stone flags to create a cohesive urban fabric that merged Levantine agora influences with Byzantine orthogonal planning, thereby manifesting the city's economic vitality and imperial ambition. The overall fortifications, including ramparts with turrets, enclosed these monuments to protect against invasions.

Decline and Abandonment

Factors Leading to Decline

The death of Emperor in 565 CE marked a pivotal turning point for Justiniana Prima, as his successors, facing mounting pressures elsewhere in the empire, curtailed the substantial imperial funding that had sustained the city's ambitious construction and administrative ambitions. Without Justinian's personal investment, the city's role as the intended seat of the —initially planned via his Novellae XI of 535 CE to shift authority from —proved unsustainable, leading to the effective reversion of prefectural functions to the more established and defensible amid growing instability. This political reconfiguration diminished Justiniana Prima's ecclesiastical and civil prominence, exacerbating its vulnerability in the late . Compounding these shifts were severe military threats from Avar and Slavic incursions, which intensified after 565 CE and directly contributed to the city's destruction and depopulation. The Avars, a nomadic confederation from the Hungarian Plain, allied with Slavic groups to launch repeated raids into the Balkan interior, overwhelming Byzantine defenses and targeting urban centers like Justiniana Prima by the early . These invasions, documented in contemporary accounts of widespread devastation across Illyricum, forced administrative relocations and rendered the site's strategic position untenable, culminating in abandonment around 615 CE. Economic challenges further eroded the city's viability, with limited population growth hindering its development into a thriving metropolis despite initial imperial incentives. Estimates suggest the urban population never exceeded a few thousand, constrained by the site's remoteness and inability to attract settlers in sufficient numbers amid regional turmoil. Competition from entrenched urban hubs like Thessaloniki diverted trade and resources, while the high costs of maintaining expansive infrastructure—such as aqueducts and fortifications—became burdensome without ongoing central support. Environmental factors amplified these issues, as Justiniana Prima's location in the isolated, poorly urbanized Balkan interior, approximately 20 km from the Morava River valley's trade routes, restricted access to vital economic networks and agricultural resources, fostering gradual economic downturns by the late 6th century.

Post-Abandonment History

Following its peak in the mid-6th century, Justiniana Prima underwent gradual depopulation in the late 6th and early 7th centuries, culminating in its abandonment around 615 CE. This process was likely accelerated by the Avar invasions that disrupted Byzantine control in the . Archaeological evidence from the site reveals traces of small-scale squatter occupation after the main urban phase, including waste deposits in destruction layers and informal reuse of spaces between buildings, replacing the earlier grand structures with rudimentary activity. In the medieval period, the site transitioned under Slavic influence, becoming known as Caričin Grad—"Empress's Town"—a name reflecting the Slavic adoption and reinterpretation of its Byzantine imperial associations. This indicates settlement by Slavic groups and the reuse of the existing fortifications as a defensive stronghold, adapting the abandoned urban layout to new needs amid regional instability. Post-615 CE, Justiniana Prima received limited mentions in Byzantine chronicles, fading from historical records as the region's political and ecclesiastical center shifted amid ongoing invasions and administrative changes. The ruins remained largely undisturbed until the 19th century, when they were first documented as significant ancient remains in 1880 by local researcher Mita Rakić, prior to formal identification with Justiniana Prima in the early 20th century.

Archaeological Site

Discovery and Excavations

The archaeological site of Caričin Grad, the medieval name for what is now identified as Justiniana Prima, was first systematically explored in by Serbian Vladimir of the National Museum in . Petković's initial excavations focused on the and uncovered the remains of the episcopal , leading him to propose an early identification of the site with the Byzantine city of Justiniana Prima based on historical accounts and architectural features. This work marked the beginning of Serbian-led investigations, which continued intermittently until 1941 under the auspices of Serbian institutions, including the Archaeological Institute in . Excavations were severely disrupted by the two World Wars and ensuing economic challenges in the region, with major progress limited after during the interwar period's intermittent work, and a significant halt from the late 1930s until 1947. Resumed post-World War II under the direction of Đorđe Mano-Zisi, the efforts from 1947 to 1970 expanded to the upper and lower towns, revealing extensive urban structures and systems, with the National Museum in playing a key role in preservation and documentation. This period solidified the site's identification as Justiniana Prima through accumulated evidence, culminating in its official recognition in 1979 as an Archaeological Site of Exceptional Importance by Serbian authorities. Further interruptions occurred in the 1990s due to political instability and during the , pausing joint work from 1990 to 1997. In 1978, a major international phase began with a French-Serbian collaboration involving the and the Archaeological Institute, conducting annual excavations focused on residential quarters and infrastructure in the upper town. This partnership, supported by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, continued through the and despite periodic halts, producing detailed publications on the site's layout. Since the mid-2000s, German and Austrian experts from institutions like the Institute for Archaeological Prospection and Virtual Archaeology have joined, employing advanced geophysical surveys and resuming fieldwork around 2009–2010 to explore outer fortifications and suburbs. These ongoing efforts, coordinated with the National Museum in , address previous challenges through multidisciplinary approaches while navigating terrain difficulties and conservation needs.

Key Findings and Interpretations

Archaeological excavations at Caričin Grad, identified as Justiniana Prima, have uncovered substantial remains of fortifications, including robust ramparts enclosing an area of less than 8 hectares, a large , and elements of an aqueduct system, which closely align with the descriptions provided by the 6th-century historian in his work De aedificiis. detailed Justinian I's construction of a fortified with structures and to serve as an administrative and religious center in Illyricum. These findings, including the 's and the aqueduct's channels spanning approximately 20 kilometers, corroborate the imperial scale of the project as a symbol of Byzantine restoration efforts in the . Among the artifacts recovered, camel bones represent a significant discovery, with the largest known collection from early Byzantine (44 identifiable specimens from at least six individuals), analyzed through morphometric and proteomic methods. These remains, primarily from dromedary-Bactrian hybrids, indicate the use of as pack animals for long-distance , linking Justiniana Prima to broader Mediterranean and Near Eastern exchange networks during its brief flourishing. Additionally, evidence of small-scale housing—modest structures repurposed within originally grand public spaces—points to an economic downturn, where initial gave way to more rudimentary, rural-style habitation amid declining resources and population. Scholarly interpretations emphasize the city's urban failure as a result of top-down imperial planning that lacked sustained local support and integration with existing communities, as explored in recent analyses of late antique urbanism. A 2023 study highlights how Justinian's centralized design, prioritizing and administrative functions over economic viability, failed to attract or retain a stable population, exacerbated by external pressures like Avar and Slavic incursions. Coins, predominantly from Justinian I's reign (527–565 CE) through the early , alongside inscriptions bearing the emperor's , provide precise dating that confirms an occupation span of approximately 80 years, from around 535 to 615 CE, underscoring the site's rapid rise and abandonment.

Preservation and Modern Access

In 1979, the archaeological site of Justiniana Prima, known locally as Caričin Grad, was designated a Monument of Exceptional Importance by the Republic of , ensuring its legal protection under national laws. In 2010, it was added to 's Tentative List for World Heritage Sites, recognizing its outstanding value as an early Byzantine urban center and prompting international attention to its safeguarding. Many artifacts unearthed from the site, including floor mosaics with symbolic motifs and stone inscriptions, are housed in a permanent exhibition at the National Museum in , where they illustrate the city's architectural and ecclesiastical significance. Conservation efforts at Justiniana Prima face significant challenges, including natural from and freeze-thaw cycles that damage mortar, bricks, and stone structures, as well as human-induced threats like illegal digging, which notably harmed a in the in 2010. Limited funding has resulted in only about 35% of explored structures being conserved, with just 15% in good condition, exacerbating deterioration due to unsynchronized excavation and protection works. Recent initiatives have addressed these issues through targeted conservation projects, such as the 2017 restoration of the Baptistery's mosaics, brick floors, and stone elements, alongside EU-funded site management efforts coordinated by the National Museum in Leskovac to improve overall stewardship. Visitor access to the remote site, located on the slopes of Mount Radan near Lebane, is facilitated by guided tours available from Wednesday to Sunday, enhancing public engagement despite challenging access roads and highlighting its strong potential for cultural tourism. In June 2024, a modern visitor center was opened at the site by the municipality of Lebane, featuring exhibits on the archaeological findings to improve interpretation and tourism.

Significance and Legacy

Imperial and Cultural Impact

Justiniana Prima served as a potent symbol of Emperor Justinian I's Illyrian heritage, embodying his efforts to restore Roman authority in the following centuries of fragmentation and barbarian incursions. Born around 482 in the village of near to Romanized Illyrian parents, Justinian elevated his birthplace region by founding the city in the 530s, renaming it Justiniana Prima to honor his roots and assert imperial continuity. This act, documented by in De aedificiis (4.1.5-28), underscored Justinian's vision of reclaiming the as a core of the Eastern , integrating local Latin-speaking populations into a renewed Roman framework amid ongoing threats from and others. The city's archbishopric, established by Justinian's Novel XI in 535, played a crucial role in advancing across Illyricum Orientale, exerting influence over regional dioceses and promoting in a volatile frontier zone. Granted autocephalous status, it oversaw provinces including , , Moesia Prima, Dardania, Praevalitana, and parts of Macedonia Secunda and Pannonia Secunda, thereby diminishing Thessalonica's metropolitan authority. Although subordinated to the Roman patriarchate by Novel CXXXI in 545 following papal protests, the archbishopric persisted until around 602–610, supporting synods such as the assembly that defended the Three Chapters and deposed Benenatus for endorsing Justinian's condemnation of them, shaping ecclesiastical structures that echoed in later Balkan sees like . Architecturally, Justiniana Prima exemplified a fusion of Roman urban planning and emerging Byzantine aesthetics, establishing a model for Justinian's other Balkan foundations and influencing late antique urbanism in the region. Its grid-based layout, public squares, and centralized administrative structures drew from Roman traditions, while intricate mosaics and ecclesiastical complexes, such as the episcopal basilica, incorporated Byzantine decorative and symbolic elements to emphasize imperial and Christian . praised this blend in De aedificiis, noting how the city's design projected stability and piety, serving as a template for fortified settlements in Illyricum that balanced defensive needs with ceremonial grandeur. The rapid decline of Justiniana Prima after Justinian's death in 565 highlights the vulnerabilities of late antique urban centers in the , particularly their reliance on sustained imperial patronage for survival. Sustained by Justinian's lavish investments in and administration, the thrived briefly as a hub of and governance but faltered amid economic strain, reduced funding, and invasions by Avars and in the early , leading to abandonment by circa 615. This trajectory, evidenced in archaeological remains and Procopius's accounts, illustrates broader patterns of urban contraction in the post-Justinian era, where cities detached from central support struggled against peripheral instability.

Contemporary Relevance

Justiniana Prima serves as a key in modern scholarship for examining the effects of migration and environmental pressures on ancient urban centers, particularly through analyses of its rapid abandonment in the early CE amid Slavic incursions and weakening imperial support. A December 2023 article highlights how these migrations, combined with the city's economic unsustainability and competition from larger centers like , led to its quiet depopulation. Recent interdisciplinary research collaborations, including ongoing joint efforts by Serbian archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology in , French specialists from the École Française de , and German researchers from the Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum , have filled critical gaps in understanding post-2020 findings on daily life and trade networks at the site. These teams, building on projects initiated in and continuing annually, employ archaeobotany, zooarchaeology, and GIS mapping to reconstruct subsistence strategies and resource use, revealing a resilient yet transitional urban economy reliant on local agriculture and limited long-distance exchange. The site's inclusion on UNESCO's Tentative List since 2010 underscores its tourism and educational value, positioning it as a testament to early Byzantine urban planning in the Balkans and attracting visitors through enhanced access like permanent guided tours introduced in recent years and the opening of a modern visitor center in March 2024. Publications from 2024 emphasize its role in Balkan urbanism, illustrating how Justinian's top-down imperial investments reflected overreach, with economic interpretations linking the city's short lifespan to strained resources and competition from larger centers like Thessaloniki.

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