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STONE CLOCK OF HERZEGOVINA: A UNIQUE NATURAL PHENOMENON

When the sun shines on the three rocks of Crvenjuša, it is precisely 12 noon! This tradition has been passed down through generations, serving as the only way to measure time, especially when plowing and digging with hoes in Dabarsko Polje. The clock on Crvenjuša, clearly visible from Dabarsko Polje, has never been late nor early, says a local resident of Hatelji.

STONE CLOCK OF HERZEGOVINA: A UNIQUE NATURAL PHENOMENON

On the Hateljske Grede of Straževica hill, near the village of the same name, there exists a "stone clock" that has been showing time for centuries. As soon as the sun warms Crvenjuša, it is exactly 12 noon!

In the mountainous region of Trusina, Straževica stands as the dominant "guard" of the Herzegovinian karst. Rising over a thousand meters above sea level, it overlooks the fertile Dabarsko Polje, where Berkovići lies. The majestic appearance of this mountain has always attracted human gaze from the valley. Numerous legends are associated with this "mistress of the karst," but one of the most famous is how people in this area have measured time for centuries using the "stone clock." The "clock" is located on a rock called Crvenjuša. Regarding this unique timekeeping method, Sava Đurica, a resident of Hatelji, says:

"The clock on Crvenjuša, clearly visible from Dabarsko Polje, has never been late nor early. I invite everyone to come and check it against their own watch, provided it is accurate!"

Many legends are associated with Straževica. According to one, three nameless sisters built three churches on Straževica, which were eventually buried by stone and soil. Some say you can still hear church bells today. Another legend claims gold is buried on Straževica. The first watch in the Berkovići area was brought by a local resident of Hatelji from America. Many eagerly watched the large gold watch with its golden chain, waiting to see if it would show the correct time like Crvenjuša. The watch displayed noon just like the nearby rock, much to the delight of many, proving the legend true.

Source: Aura.ba / Slobodna Hercegovina