Hutovo Blato

Protected area, Nature park & Ramsar Wetland, Bosnia and Herzegovina

river in Bosnia and Herzegovina tributary of Neretva

Desilo is an underwater archaeological site in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, located near the Neretva (or Narenta) river and the Croatian border. The site was first discovered in the late 20th century, but Desilo's history can be traced as far back as ancient times. Investigations led by Professor Snjezana Vasilj of the University of Mostar and her archaeological team, uncovered in 2007 many sunken boats at the bottom of the small lake in Desilo valley. The archaeologists believe these boats to be Illyrian ships, dating back to the first and second centuries B.C. Further excavations in 2008

lake in Hutovo Blato Nature park, Bosnia and Herzegovina