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Battle of Zvečan 1094

Battle of Zvečan: Zvečan Fortress overview
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1094Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationKosovoNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictByzantine–Serbian WarWikidata P361
Coordinates42.9010, 20.8290Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Zvečan was an 11th-century conflict over land and power between the ruling Byzantine Empire and the Serbs. The borderland town of Zvečan became a focal point for skirmishes, pillow fights, raids, and the eventual decimation and defeat of the Byzantines in Serbia.

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Location

42.9010, 20.8290 · Kosovo

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