Meljski Hrib () is a settlement on a small hill northeast of

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in northeastern

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. It belongs to the

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. Archaeological finds in the area with artifacts dating to

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and

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pot

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s point to the continuous settlement of the area.Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage
reference number 6514

References

External links

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Meljski Hrib on Geopedia
Populated places in the City Municipality of Maribor {{Maribor-geo-stub