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Mariovo (Macedonian Cyrillic: Мариово) is a historic region in the southern part of Republic of Macedonia (area of 1,390 square km, elevation 1,050 m), situated between the mountains Selečka (highest peak - Visoka 1,471 m) on the west, Nidže (highest peak - Kajmakčalan 2,520 m) and Kožuf (highest peak - Zelenbeg 2,171 m) on the south, Kozjak (highest peak - Baltova Čuka 1,822 m) on the east and Dren mountain (highest peak - Studenica 1,663 m) on the north. The river Crna flows across the whole area of Mariovo, creating the largest canyon in Macedonia which is around 100 km long.

The region is divided into three sub-regions, Bitolsko Mariovo (with its center Staravina), Prilepsko Mariovo (with its center Vitolište) and Tikveško Mariovo (consisted of the western parts of the former municipality Konopište with the villages of Rožden, Majdan, Ržanovo and Klinovo). Nowadays, administratively it is divided among three municipalities: Prilep, Novaci and Kavadarci.

The river Crna also divides the region into two sub-regions, Small Mariovo (Malo Mariovo) on the left side of the river, and Old (Large) Mariovo (Staro Mariovo) on the right side of the river.

The specific position and natural condition of this geomorphological entity have contributed towards creation of a distinct local climate which differs from the other parts of the country. The mountains Dren and Selečka shield Mariovo from the continental northern winds. On the south-east the basin of the river Crna enables Mediterranean influences from Aegean Sea, while in the area of Skočivir Ravine the moderate continental clime makes its way from the Pelagonian plains. The influence of three climate zones can be felt in this area.

More people lived there, but due to migration there are fewer than 1,000 inhabitants left in the 28 settlements: Vitolište, Bešište, Veprčani, Vrpsko, Dunje, Živovo, Kalen, Kokre, Kruševica, Manastir, Polčište, Peštani, Čanište, Brnik, Budimirci, Gradešnica, Gruništa, Zovič, Iveni, Makovo, Orle, Rapeš, Staravina, Ržanovo, Rožden, Galište, Klinovo and Majden. Mariovo The emergence and need quite amiably for information to the press and society and history. I need flow Vera even better engagement and success in the endeavor, and information and rapid exhaustion of "Mariovo" leads me to offer and prenesime readers and fellow information collected and analyzed in 1923. But history and records before it by analyzing stanovishtvoto _________________________________________________________________ Mariovo Mariovo is wild, inaccessible, mountainous area with another Proud ancient Balkan population. Not in vain population called Mariovo Aramiski place. Indeed, as in the distant, because in the recent past, Mariovo nest and was a meeting place for illegal trafficking. In the old days of so-called "Freedom fighters" and recently - the organizational detachments. But as Mariovo is wild and inaccessible country, so that captivate the traveler with its divnost, natural resources, nature and age. In a word how tormented feels passenger, sitting on the mule, traveling purposes 10-12 hours winter time, to reach a final village (Vitoliste, P'chiщa, Vr'bsko or life), the soul feels delight sight most Finally, after all the obstacles is the realm of "eternal green pine" - refuge of the bear, the deer, the wild goat, pheasant, deer and other wild beasts. Not a bit captivated soul at the thought that this wild country is food and cherish the miracle of illegal people, became a graveyard of most of them and yet that every beating, cliff top and reminds you a glorious struggle for freedom of the heroic people of this beautiful corner our dear homeland. No man can sin if you say that here every inch of land and every stone is drenched in human blood. Orissa today was glorious it Mariovo to record more illustrious pages in its history, with three-year and heroically defended the city against the chest of our soldiers against the Patriots Pleiades "cultural barbarians" consists of: English, French, Italijnci, Russians, Serbs, Greeks and even crnokozhni azijtci Africans, Australians and other colonists. That is why my soul Mariovo longed to see and visit. The central Vardar, almost in mid-western Macedonia, between Tikves Sarigiolskata valley Raec and Pelagonijskoto area is beautiful mountain area Mariovo. It all rests in the womb etc. Mariovo-Meglen mountainous heap Mountain, including four mentioned valley. Mariovo ground of Tikves directly from Poloshkijot Monastery and wavy stretches along the river. Black, between 39 ° 41 40 41 ° latitude. Around it is surrounded by high mountains that bonny sequestering of his hogs, fruit and hotter dishes, as do hard available for rays of modern civilization and human progress. Its northern border consists of mountainous rocks, such as: vertebra and Radobilskite mountains in Left arm Black southern border is Skocivir gorge, which at the historic "Black Bandage the" out of the Bitola valley. The left hand Black, pemegu Bitola field and Mariovo is Selecka mountain and the central order Meglenichta and Mariovo are Mariovo-Meglen mountains. Districts, bordering Mariovo: the ref. Tikves and Gevgelija in the south - Running, Karadza-abadsko the recorder. Lerin and Bitola, the village. Prilep.  Longitudinal Mariovo holding from Skocivir canyon to Polog Monastery, about 50 KLM in 1390 km2 area and the average height above sea level is about 1050 meters. Because that is the highest Mariovo and most shirnaloto valley in Macedonia. From Nidze S. I. direction historical and fatally Good-field (1700 m.), Peternik (1440 m.) and Shtavica (1160 m). In the last years of World War II, fences mountains Mariovo extracted halo of saints Mariovo tribe, because the blood and bones of the brave sons Marioski us lit up. If, however, Mariovo was left up to World War almost completely unknown for all of us, then the reasons are hiding in our little Balkan curiosity and too little interest in neighboring countries studied and neighbors. With the right one scientist claims that we have people with this large claims for state and diplomatic guide, but do not know where the Vardar springs. Even in 1917-1918 years of the war some Balkan scientists as prof. G. Katsarova geography D. Ilko, visited this region and other neighbors said that Mariovo is an area that is a strong interest in nature as scientific, and ethnographic and archaeological terms. Mariovo valley devoid of large plains and meadows; most massive and high hills and deep vary. At the foot of high mountains notice grassy hills and hills, which provide vivid portrait of the eye numb waves of ex giant lake in minutes of irritation-Neno by winds and storms condition. Granite rocks bear character kumurni layers of eruptive (volcanic) origin from the ancient (Paleozoic) and Mesozoic Erie. The climate is quite sharp, almost average European vine and wine not ripen. The valleys are fairly deep; brzotechni rivers and abundant water. All mountain branching, which overlook the Mariovo except Selecka mountain, rich in forests and wooded perform best part of Macedonia. Also rich and pastures. Black River, lakatushi colorfully through the middle of Mariovo valley from west to east and divides the country into north and south Mariovo. In the lower reaches of the river land appointment Gorno Mariovo in upper - lower Mariovo. The first is called Prilep Mariovo or "large" and poslednoto- Bitola Mariovo or "Little". There, the "small Mariovo is the legendary" Black Bandage a "historic district of countless unknown graves and our enemy, where today ispokrshi protruding parts of wooden crosses, and in the near future when the country Nano rid of enemy foot, majestic Monuments from afar will show the generation of Bulgarian military glory. The bed of the river. Black, in Mariovo area is narrow and young origin. It is clean, effervescent and deep, with somewhere settle Lower brzotechno and waterfalls. The old riverbed is among sources river, Demir Hisar (near the village. Zeleznec). Bitola field connects these old and new beds. In ancient times flowed in Black Lake and Bitola Pelagonisko kmet Sarigol expires after the railway line Bitola-Lerin. Heap earth changes in Macedonia during the Tertiary radically change its original appearance. They are much easier expiry of its shallow waters, on the contrary, they have made great obstacles and caused the formation of large freshwater pools ksogenski that barely late Neogene and early diluvium your edging roads of leakage. On such a path is formed modern river bed. Black like the breakthrough Mariovo high and rocky mountains. The area gets its name from Lady Mara, sister of the last Tsar Shishman Mariovo Tarnowski who gave the wife of Sultan Murat 1. Tradition tells that she lived for several years under the name of Talat-Mara-Mara still perceived as obviously Christian confession Vera and educate their children in Christian truths. Muslim clergy, however, can not see Sultanka solemn visit churches and public to collect grapes in chambers and clergy there and perform Christian should. Because of this dissatisfaction and even political reasons, Sultana Mara offers to accept the Muslim faith, but she, in her categorically refused to become a Muslim. This event is confirmed by the following local song: "King Murat Marie said: Maro le, white girl, la is Maro, a Muslim, Come hanamka get up and t. n ... " After Mara prone grapes proposal to change faith, and since Sultana her much loved, not wanting to harm, suggested: love him, you will, but to go somewhere far away, where you can not already seen it, nor her son, who was 4 years old. The last was neither baptized nor circumcised. Mara agreed and asked to give owned forest area between Prilep, Bitola and Demir Water-Gate, which was part of his own possession. Sultan promises supply it with the necessary farm and sends it to the designated area, and gave many good and all her precious ornaments and jewelry. Accompanying her on the way to serve up to 500 people-Christians bodyguards. As reached Prilep, he stated desire to monk monastery in Prilep St. Mary - Treskavec, but the Friars her up, considering it as offenders. An angry Mara gives orders to kill each other all the monks and the monastery burned. Then Mara elected seat Vitoliщa beautiful village where erected magnificent palaces and buildings along the river Black new monastery named Chebrenski - St. Demetrius. Since then the area was named Mariovo. Turks say Mariovo, that is to say Mary Mary by land or (field). Prilep and other surrounding Marion said, as released in the letter (Mariovo) Locals only nomination Mariovec, Mariovci. So we name forward, historic area, Mariovo not Moriovo. Mara ruled owning your own, independently through rural mayors, appointed by choice. Vitolishkiot mayor was commander of the remaining ground and called mayor. He was still under the rule of a number Mayor, who called Mayor ground. After Mary's death, the area Mariovo again a member of the Turkish Empire and Marijnite Chambers (independent free country AHS), along with lavish Chebrenski monastery, the Turks destroyed, not a memory of Mariovo Independence. Remains of palaces and Marijnite today protruding ends. Vitoliste. The area, however, continues to manage the earth Mayor, who was nasledenik. He lives in old traditions and local customs. So it lasted 70 years (1859god.) The last earthly Mayor Mayor, the village Polchiщa - Trajko Christ Projchev (Palenzo) was killed to put an end to the face as Independence Mariovo. As possession of Mara-Sultanka, the area known to enjoy privileges. The population was cleared of major taxes and strongest (heroes) men were allowed to carry weapons. This tradition continues to Nedabiah as inherited and other sultanas in Mara. As a child I remember - 40 years ago, many mariovci coming to market, armed with rifles "kremenachki." The small tax, which charged Mariovo is prepared tax collector - a local resident, appointed directly by sultanas, on the recommendation of Prilep authorities. The same privileges to be concerned and ban Turks to settle in the area. Because there is not the pedals Turkish country. Homesteads of Mariovchi there, but Turkish missing. Therefore Mariovo celebrated in folklore (songs, stories, etc.) as "peaceful country". Tax collection - "sultans" so called tax definitions Sultanka bivouac once a year. For this purpose, each village had one chitiriagolen stone carved holes on the upper side. The number of holes corresponding to the number of families in the village, and many of mine holes reply to the assets of the taxpayer. Once arrived in the village tax collector, gathered a host family in prisatstvieto the tax collector, was obliged each host to fill the designated hole from tax collector to "aspras." Remains of such stones still observed in some villages. In the cemetery of the village. Vitoliщa preserved a square stone with 30 holes that correspond to the number of houses. Then the village counting 30 houses. Webcast tax amounts of Prilep power transpired with great solemnity. Land Mayor, accompanied by 1-2 mayor, reverse the good horses, well-dressed, armed and accompanied by two ground Kmetoj dressed in costume janicherska money wore in Prilep. Looking badness of these Guard military power and chassis mind to end it. And so it happened after the assassination of the last earthly Mayor. In cultural and educational terms Mariovo standing behind. The population is simply naive and ignorant. Patriarchal lives in small low houses with their livestock. The whole country has lived up to Hurriyet Number 1-2 schools. The country is devoid of intelligent forces. By Mark only one boy finished 4 classes of Thessaloniki High School 35 years ago and another one - priestly course in Skopje. And the clergy in this region is characterized by its simplicity. The course of his education was Vitolishkoto school which existed since 1829. Under Linguir monks, originally from the village. Cochran (Mariovo) and graduated from Mount Athos. The subjects were: primer, Psalter and the Gospel. Vitolishkoto any nursery school for education in the country. From there protrude activists and priests, albeit with very limited knowledge. Similar school, old, and there Chebrenskiot Monastery (Mariovo). Although these schools were given the land activists and priests, simplicity and ignorance home clergy, because the population is too typical. Population in religious terms, ESR is most faithfully. It is so simple that does not know properly and be baptized. In houses and lamp icon rare familiar. In one corner of the house, against the feast, light candles and sticking to the walls. In most villages, old churches are low, small and dark with only one or two holes instead of windows. Simplicity and nevazhestvoto of marioveca created several anecdotes. Thus, he said that once marioveca as the city came to the market, bought bun from the oven and eaten with their homemade bread bun instead of cheese. Another one "Itar Peyo" (Mariovo) went trees Bara. They have gone and stood in Konjo that it was minted. With Konjo falls together "Itar Pejo" and his head bounced somewhere. Mariovci are gathered and see the corpse of "Itar Pec" headless. Ask one another "had or has no head" Itar Peyo. "With no one could certainly argue whether he had head, therefore they decided to ask" Itar Peюvica "- Peja wife. She replied that she did not know whether there were head" Itar Peyo, "but remember that each year, from Easter to Easter, buy a" fulling-mills "- traps. Mariovecite today respected turtle sacred animal, because when burning sheaf in the field, considered culprits neighboring turtles, which allegedly was sent by God to do that thing. He prayed the turtle, saying her "Mare: Churen" you Pali, you extinguish candles and slaps in the coffin for umilostivavane. Once a mariovec came to town to shop on the occasion of the wedding of his son. Called the grocer procurement and brought to complain of the great cost. Grocer podkrapil words marioveca with their gadosio, saying that spending on bowed want for a wedding - madba: Wine - Mino, brandy - mania, folk music - malgia and others. and such marioveca fear the double costs, which should be done madba, Mino, maps, etc. malgia and decided to cancel the wedding. At another shop, however, they made more simple account without these added, so mariovcite comforted and made purchases for the wedding. Other. Mariovec should serve coffee which intentionally bludgeon salt instead of sugar. Sips his coffee without zastanavanje question: Is nice coffee - that fit any little pretzels. Urban population marioveca considered a synonym for "fool", "buffoon" and naming the nickname "Torlak". Tikveshani again call for rebuke mariovecot name "Duic." Greater responsibility for this ignorance of mariovcite falls on church-school authorities (Prilep Cherki -uchil. Municipality, pelagonic Metropolis and Exarchate). Complete lack of interest by those authorities ruled in cultural and educational terms of this forgotten region. Foot Ruler of rare set foot there. Educational became a word through the offices of those mentioned factors to "Huriet" to create the inspector Institute. And then even Exarchy acted very weak. Greek propaganda needed, assisted by the Turkish government to step up its agitation through his agents: teachers, teaching, documentation, paramilitaries bribe; We had to mute witnesses to this purely pogrchavaneto Mariovo end, did not take the time to open your eyes and save the country with counter-measures. Now (1909) neighboring bishops did everything possible to catch the loss of bishops took frequently to visit this area and schools have opened in many of the villages; Bishops and open vicarage in the village. Vitolishte; and class 3 school created by the economic board with him. Speech Mariovecite emphasis on close to Tikves. The emphasis always falls on the second syllable, as does not go beyond the third slogan. Examples: mill, fulling-mills and the like, Article mill, fulling mill, and so on. N. Emphasis standing again on the third slogan. Enklitichnite forms Mariovo affect speech emphasis. After grammar and etymology that speech is equal to Prilep.

Polcista

The site of s.Polcista dates from the time of ancient Macedonian kings (4th century BC) and is located between villages of Staravina and Polcista. Standing in the center of Polcista, one can notice the outlines of a fortress on the horizon. There also used to be a town in the vicinity, which the villagers consider to be the birthplace of King Philip because historical dates claim that he descended from the mountains and built and Zelezna Porta and Pela . The closest mountain to the north-west of Pela is exactly this one in Mariovo.

Staravina

The village Staravina was once the center of the municipality Staravina. It is located in the southern part of Mariovo, 50 km away from Bitola. The trip starts in Bitola. From there it goes to the village Novaci, past the power plant REK Bitola and then up the mountain to the village Makovo. From there the road leads to the village Rapeš. The asphalt road ends after that village and from there it is a bumpy ride on a dirt road until Staravina. A permit is required to go there because the region is near the southern border of the country. There is a mountain hut located in Staravina, near the church. Its owner is PD Medikus from Bitola. To stay there is free, but donations can be left.

Pešta

The site of Pešta dates from the time of ancient Macedonian kings (4th century BC) and is located between villages of Staravina and Gradešnica. Standing in the center of Staravina, one can notice the outlines of a fortress on the horizon. There also used to be a town in the vicinity, which the villagers consider to be the birthplace of King Philip because historical dates claim that he descended from the mountains and built Pela. The closest mountain to the north-west of Pela is exactly this one in Mariovo.

Alšar

Alšar, an ancient mine located in the southern Balkans, in Macedonia, is said to contain minerals that are found nowhere else on the planet. The rarest of them all—the lorandite, a crystal of thallium. The lorandite is thought to have the potential to unravel the so-called "neutrino puzzle". By serving as a geochemical detector of the neuron, the lorandite could validate or disprove the theory of the standard solar system. In simple terms—it would let us understand the work of the Sun. The Ottomans, who ruled the peninsula until the beginning of the 20th century, called it Majdan (the word for "mine" in Turkish). This was also the name given to the nearest village. They explored for gold. But they were not the first ones at the mine. According to some, the mine has existed for over 5,000 years. It has eight entrances, two of which lead through corridors that extend up to 6 kilometers and have cobblestone pathways, placed there by the Ottomans. The mine has been closed for decades. According to experts, many world scientists are very interested in exploring Alšar. The lorandite from the mine can register in a chemical and physical way the so-called neutrino flux coming from the Sun and it is the only known substance that has this power. If the neutrino could be explored, science could understand the processes that go on inside the Sun. Some say with awe that it could lead to an understanding of the past but also of the future of our galaxy. Despite all the mystery, the fact is undisputed that Alšar is the only known place on the planet that contains the lorandite, a mineral of potentially huge significance in physics. According to rough estimates, the mine could have reserves of up to 40 tons of lorandite. A few grams of lorandite for lab research is said to cost about 5-6 euros.

You can reach there from the village Konopište.

Monasteries

Monastery St. George, Polog

This monastery is located in south-east Macedonia, near Kavadarci, on the border between Mariovo and Tikveš. It can be reached only by boat across man-made Tikveš Lake. One can start this unique experience from three places: by the dam near the village of Vozarci, from the village of Resava near Kamen Dol and from Kamenica near the village of Begnište. It is now situated in an inaccessible area, but in the past the monastery rose high above the canyon of the river Crna, on the foothills of Višešnica. Nowadays it is secluded by the lake and completely isolated. The church, as a lonely representative of its time, honorably watches over the invaluable medieval art from the time of Czar Dušan. According to the latest research, the building of the monastery dates before 1340 AD, and the frescoes were painted in 1343-1345. During its existence the monastery had been abandoned on several occasions, but its activity never ceased completely. In the 16th century it had an active monastic brotherhood and was a powerful spiritual center. The large gold-plated wooden cross was carved in this period (1584). At the beginning of 19th century the lodgings on the eastern and on the southern side were built, the bell tower and several other buildings of practical character. Only the monastery church of St. George has survived within the walls of the monastery until today. Only fragments of the 17th century iconostasis, the icon of St. George depicting his life, the wood-carved chandelier (17th century) and three wood carved double doors (17th century) is all that has remained from the wealth of the religious object with great artistic value which once adorned the interior of the church.

The Čebren Monastery

To reach the monastery you first need to go to the village Zovik which can be reached from Staravina or just by following the dirt road from Rapes. Then from Zovik just head towards the river Crna and you will reach the monastery.

The Čebren Monastery with the Church of St. Demetrios (Sv. Dimitrija), together with the small church of Holy Saviour (Sv. Spas) located nearby, are centres of exceptional spiritual and archeological value. The Monastery belongs to the village of Zovic and is situated on the eastern bank of river Crna, where it mingles with the picturesque landscape of meadows, trees and rocks.

The church of St. Demetrios is a three-naval basilica with marble columns. Its iconostasis dates from the 15th century, but was renovated in the 19th century. Southeast from the monastery, on the hill which rises over the river is the small church of the Holy Saviour, probably built in the 14th century. It is a single-naval stone church with wooden roof structure covered with stone tiles (preserved only on the apse and eastern wall).The interior is completely fresco-painted and a great deal of the frescos can still be seen.

Gradešnica and church of St. Demetrios (Sv. Dimitrija)

The villagе of Gradešnica is located down the slope toward the Gradeska River and its canyon, whose natural beauty enriches the view of the village when approached from that side. The church of St. Demetrios, a cultural monument from the 15th century, is located in this village, situated by the road at the very entrance. This church is sometimes mentioned as the church of St. Nicholas, but also known as St. Demetrios among the local population. It is a small, single-nave church covered with a semi-cylindrical vault. The massive stone iconostasis separates the space towards the altar apse. The preserved frescoes on the central part (naos) and on the iconostasis differ from those in the altar apse. According to their style, they belong to the 14th century, while those in the altar apse indicate the style of the 15th century. You can reach Gradešnica from Staravina; there is an asphalt road leading there.

References

• Ilija Risteski, Vesna Kochankovska, Cvetanka Hadzi Pecova, Konstantin Dimitrovski, Ivana Petkanovska (2009). Discovering the architectural heritage of Mariovo. Skopje, CeProSARD, 2009. Milan Vrgleski - Mariovo

External links

• Mariovo - Photo Gallery
• Website dedicated to Office web page Mariovo
• Website dedicated to Office web page Mariovo
• Website dedicated to Office web page Cheese
• Website dedicated to Mariovo
• Website www.besiste.com is dedicated to Mariovo

• Geography of the Republic of Macedonia
• Novaci Municipality
• Prilep Municipality
• Kavadarci Municipality