The Terzići family, followers of Islam, has begun clearing land on their property near the “Three Towers” complex in North Mitrovica in an effort to locate what they believe are family burial sites dating back generations. The parcel has been in their ownership since the 19th century.
According to the chair of the North Mitrovica Municipal Assembly, Nadžat Ugljanin, the family initially intended to have the plot designated as a cultural heritage site. However, the proposal was not approved by the assembly.
Ugljanin explained that the family subsequently submitted a formal request for access to the parcel, despite the land being privately owned and backed by documented proof of ownership. The assembly approved the request—though, as he noted, this was technically unnecessary given the longstanding ownership of the property.
He confirmed that the family hired a construction crew from North Mitrovica to clear overgrowth and begin excavations aimed at locating the graves of their ancestors. That work has already yielded results.
Two Islamic-style gravestones—turbet (nišan)—have been uncovered on the site. One of them bears the deceased’s name and date of death written in Arabic script. A well is located next to one of the gravestones.
Family descendants are overseeing the work on the ground.
Ugljanin stated that excavations will continue in the coming days, as the family believes that the remains of five more ancestors may be located on the same parcel.
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