Justiniana Prima, or Caričin grad (Empress's Town) was a Byzantine city that existed from 535 to 615. Currently is an archaeological site, near today's Lebane, Leskovac, district in southern Serbia. Emperor Justinian I, decided to raise a city in his area of birth in honour of his own name. The city of Justiniana Prima lies on the gentle slopes which descend from the mountain of Radan towards the Leskovac basin, where key traffic routes pass.
It was built on a plateau which ends with a rocky terrace at the confluence of the two small rivers. Empress's Town was founded by Justinian I in the 6 th century, at the site of the local fortress of Bederiana and its supported by the remains of a monumental basilica in the lower town. Very interesting thing about this town is that there have been archaeological excavations for nearly 150 years with the participation of French researchears. This city was destroyed in 615 by invading Avars coming from north of the Danube. Caričin grad is an exceptional monument to classical urbanism and architecture. This town is a reflection of the achievements of early Byzantine civilization.
It was built on a plateau which ends with a rocky terrace at the confluence of the two small rivers. Empress's Town was founded by Justinian I in the 6 th century, at the site of the local fortress of Bederiana and its supported by the remains of a monumental basilica in the lower town. Very interesting thing about this town is that there have been archaeological excavations for nearly 150 years with the participation of French researchears. This city was destroyed in 615 by invading Avars coming from north of the Danube. Caričin grad is an exceptional monument to classical urbanism and architecture. This town is a reflection of the achievements of early Byzantine civilization.
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