settlement in the vicinity, date to the 2nd century AD.At the Maglić
monastery of village Blato, an 2nd century AD stone depiction of the Thracian
horseman was found in September 2008. An inscription dating to 211
AD, mentions the Thracian cult of
Sebazianos (Sabazios), the the ophoric name corresponds with
the variations seen in Pautalia. The inscription was dedicated by a horion
(cult society), headed by a leader (high priest), these were not Roman
citizens. The first written account describing Turres was the 4th century Roman itinerary known as Tabula Peutingeriana. Its name was Latin for "towers".
Firstly, it was set to enable control and defence of the main road in this part
of the empire. Besides, travellers could sleep here over night, as well as get
refreshments and new horses or vehicles. In time, the settling advanced because
of the important road passing through. It was also disturbed very persistently
by invasions of the Gothic tribes throughout the 4th century, as well as the
Huns in the 5th century.
Eastern Roman
(Byzantine) rule
According to the written accounts On the Constructions by Procopius
of Caesarea, writing during the reigning of the emperor Justinian I (527
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