Greek and Roman Necropolis

The necropolis, located near Hotel Avala on the outskirts of the Budva residential area, comprises one of the limited number of archaeological burial sites on the coastal region that remain accessible to the general public. The site contains two distinct chronological sections based on excavated evidence. The Greek section encompasses burials spanning from approximately the fourth century BC through the first century BC, a temporal range indicating continuous settlement activity over multiple centuries. Burial goods recovered during excavations include jewellery items, ceramic vessels, and glass artefacts, most of which are now displayed and catalogued within the Budva Museum's archaeological galleries. These artefacts demonstrate sophisticated Greek material culture and manufacturing techniques. The Roman section encompasses burials dating from approximately the first century AD through the second century AD, indicating continuity of settlement under Roman administrative control after the earlier Greek colonial period. The site itself is physically modest in scale and can be surveyed by visitors in approximately fifteen minutes. The necropolis is archaeologically significant as tangible evidence that Budva served as a settled Greek colonial settlement prior to Roman administration and subsequent historical periods. On-site interpretive signage and explanatory plaques are limited in quantity and detail. Visitors gain substantially greater understanding by first examining the associated finds displayed in the Budva Museum, which provides contextual information and chronological details. A modest entry fee is charged for access to the archaeological site.