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Numerous archeological findings and monuments indicate
that this region was densely population in antique times. Large vestiges
of the Roman civilization, roof and building ceramics, and fragments
of other ceramic utensils, fragments and whole grave monuments and necropolises
are excavations most frequently found in this region. Large vestiges
of the Roman civilization, excavated and in the process of excavation,
can be found in many places, such as “Turski Grobišta – Turkish Graveyard”
near v. Banja, in which complete antique constructions have been found,
and “Gradište” near v. Spančevo. Antique sculptures and grave monuments
have also been found near v. Teranci, the most valuable of which is
a racing horseman captured in action with a dog at his feet that follows
the direction of his movement. This monument is in the rockery of the
Museum in Štip. Remnants of a fortification and of several dwelling-places
have also been discovered 7 km from v. Teranci. Theplace called “Pilavo”,
which is a building area, is of special archeological interest due to
its location and shape. Traces of a fortification with a lot of building
material and ceramics were found on this location.From the older preserved
churches we will mention the one dedicated to St. Michael in v. Spančevo.
Only the saints from the frescos “The Great Entrance” and “St.Mary of
the Heaven” have been preserved from the old frescos of the main altar.
The analysis of the style of these frescos indicates that there were
painted in the 16th and 17th centuries. The church was renovated in
the19th century, when most of the frescos were destroyed.