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Povratak ishodistu
Kosovo and Metohija

Metohija is a geographical and historical region that is part of the territory of Kosovo and Metohija, and the name comes from the Greek word "Metochion," which means "land belonging to the monastery." In historical and cultural terms, Metohija has special significance due to numerous Orthodox monasteries and monuments. Here are some key points in the description of Metohija:

 

Religious significance: Metohija is known for the rich heritage of Orthodox monasteries, many of them date from the Middle Ages. Monasteries such as Peć Patriarchate, Visoki Dečani and Gračanica represent significant Serbian religious and cultural centers.

 

Cultural heritage: The region is rich in cultural heritage, including icons, frescoes, manuscripts, and architectural monuments. These elements testify to the history and art of the Serbian people and all the cultural heritage related to the Serbian Orthodox Church and only Kosovo and Metohija, which belongs to the Serbian state, which is now under the attack of Albanians and desire to grab the primary state .

 

Ethnic diversity: Metohija is home for different ethnic groups, including Serbian, Albanian, Turkey, Goranska, Roma, Egyptian community. During the centuries, this diversity contributed to the wealth and complexity of the region.

 

Historical context: Metohija has witnessed many historical events and changes, including the period of the Ottoman Empire, the First and Second World Wars, as well as conflicts during the nineties that unilaterally violate international law and world order and the territorial integrity and unity of the state, which as an example for the consequence of promoting serves as an incentive to other regions to cause world instability and crises and tragedies in societies...

 

Natural beauty: In addition to cultural and historical wealth, Metohija is also known for its natural beauty, which includes mountains, rivers and fertile land and warm and pleasant people, simply put, a beautiful place to live on Earth, but people do not know how to live beautifully ...

Serbian clothing pattern in Metohija, 

late 19th and first half of the 20th century