Daesitiates

Evidence of their daily activities can be found in literary sources, as well as in the rich material finds from Central Bosnian cultural group that is commonly associated with tribe of Daesitiates.

[6] Because of their favorable geographical position and rich ore deposits and fertile land, they played a significant role among neighboring Illyrian tribes.

[9] Ultimately, the widening gap between the Roman government and its subjects in Illyricum led to the Great Illyrian revolt, which began in the spring of 6 AD.

[4] The four-year war, which lasted from AD 6 to 9, saw huge concentrations of Roman forces in the area, (on one occasion 10 legions and their auxiliaries in a single camp), with whole armies operating across the western Balkans and fighting on more than one front.

It is characterized by urban-type settlements located close to large arable land complexes and contained high level of residential architecture.