The island of Korcula and the peninsula
of Peljesac were inhabited even in the Neolithic Age, i.e. six to eight
thousand years ago. There are numerous archeological findings from that
time, ranging form the first settlements, caves, tumili, and old stone
buildings (gradine) to the earliest tools such as stone axes, pieces of
ceramics and flint knives. The most important localities dating from
that time are: Vela Spilja (Big Cave) near Vela Luka, Gudnja and Spila
on Peljesac, and Jakasova spilja (Jakas's Cave) near Zrnovo. There are
also numerous tumuli and stone buildings, the earliest types of
fortified settlements, using natural unworked stone; they are most often
situated on peaks and hills, providing a good view and difficult access
for the possible invader. It would appear that the whole territory of
Korcula and Peljesac was parceled out according to zones of interest.
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