The famous hill of Hisar is the site of terrible crimes committed in World War II, where more than 1,000 people were killed, mostly Roma, Serbs and Jews. However, mystery and legends, and not just suffering, are related to the hill of Hisar. At the beginning of the 21st century, mysterious objects were found, and the most famous is the "Turović needle", 64.5 centimeters long, made of stainless steel, which has been determined to date from the period of 1300 BC. It indicates the advanced levels of technical development of the population of this locality in prehistory. The technology of making this item has not been discovered yet, so it gives rise to different stories. Legend has it that there was a lake under today's Hisar hill, but after the lake dried up, a hazel plant sprouted in that place. The settlement was named after that plant about 600 years ago. Legends about a water bull announcing accidents about giants are also connected to the nearby Vlasina Lake. Especially interesting is the legend of the army that, intoxicated with medicinal herbs, was late for the battle of Kosovo and cursed the village through which it passed, calling it Crna trava (Black Grass). Apart from suffering, mysteries and legends, the complex on Hisar is exceptional for its roots in the history of Leskovac and the context in which this city has developed from prehistory to the present day. That is why for the complete experience of this work of art, it is important to visit the city, get to know its people, speech and mentality.
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