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Kosovo is located in the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe. It is recognized as a sovereign state whole is mainly made up of Albanian and Serbian ethnicities. Kosovo's Cultural property is very rich in monuments, clothing items, museums, traditional food etc. This part of Kosovo's Cultural Heritage is very attractive for visitors who want to see cultural and artistic masterpieces, to learn about the evidence left by pre-history, the classical period, the Illyrian period etc.〔Kosovo. Ministry of Foreign Affairs. - Ministry of Foreign Affairs. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2013. == Monuments of Kosovo == Monuments of Kosovo date from the neolith period. During the history many monuments were changed, destroyed and new elements were added to them. There are different types of monuments that date from the Illyrian period continuing with the Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Late Antiquity and Middle Ages, Ottoman Empire period, etc. Most of the historical monuments are stationed in the district of the cities of Pristina, Prizren and Peja. Monuments in Kosovo mostly consist of ancient cities, castles (Kulla), monasteries, mosques and churches. Some of the most famous monuments in Kosovo are: *The ancient city of Ulpiana (I – VII) Was an ancient roman City. Site for archaeological excavations in which several objects were found. These objects include a woman's head, a man's head, head of eros and a tragic mask. *Visoki Dečani Monastery (1327–1335) A major Serbian Orthodox Christian monastery. It is the largest medieval church containing the most extensive fresco decoration. *Patriarchate of Peć (1235)A Serbian Orthodox monastery. The complex of churches is the spiritual seat and mausoleum of Serbian archbishops and patriarchs. *Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque in Pristina (1461)Located right in the heart of the old town center. It is Prishtina's largest and most prominent mosque. Its cupola was once the biggest in the region. The square in front of Mbretit Mosque has always been a popular meeting point. *The house of League of Prizren (1878)): One of Kosovo’s most important historical site. It is a museum complex of four buildings. Castles are also very common in Kosovo. The castle of Prizren, the city and castle of Artanë which was a huge trade city in the 13th century and earlier, the castle of Kekola an ancient Dardan castle which dates from the Bronze era (1300-1100 b.c), etc. Unfortunately because of the many wars that Kosovo went through in different years and times, many monuments were destroyed. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Cultural Heritage of Kosovo」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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