Source of drinking water in Šopot
The spring is located halfway between Benkovac and Šopot, in the immediate vicinity of “Crkvina Šopot,” the archaeological remains of St. Jerome’s Church where the famous Branimir inscription, mentioning Croats for the first time, was found.
Šopot is recognized for its drinking water spring, a welcome stop where travelers on the Benkovac–Šopot road often pause to refresh.
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Benkovac
The first traces of human life in the Benkovac area were found around the village of Smilčić that belonged to the Danilo culture. Before Roman conquest the area was inhabited by the Illyrian tribe of Liburnians. During the Roman Civil war the Liburnians sided with Caesar. The Romans mention the following Liburnian settlements: Nedinum (Nadin), Carinium (Karin), Varvaria (Bribir) and Asseria (Podgrađe). In 7th century the area was settled by Croats. The area of Benkovac was at the crossroads of four Croatian župas – Novljanska, Sidraška, Bribirska and Karinska. Near the village of Šopot, an inscription from the 9th century was found that mentions Branimir as a Croatian Duke.
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