Branimir inscription

Branimir inscription
Created879-892
LocationŠopot, near Benkovac, Croatia
PurposeTemplon beam and gable inscription

The Branimir inscription (Croatian: Natpis kneza Branimira) is the oldest preserved monument containing an inscription defining a Croatian medieval ruler as a duke of Croats – Dux Cruatorum. The inscription was originally a part of templon of a church in Šopot at Benkovac built by Duke Branimir, who ruled Croatia from 879–892.

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