Veles Collection

Yugoslavia: Veles on the Vardar (b / w photo)
6018165 Yugoslavia: Veles on the Vardar (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veles on the Vardar)

Statue of a Roman soldier, Velites or light infantry, with shord sword gladius, wooden shield parma
5323826 Statue of a Roman soldier, Velites or light infantry, with shord sword gladius, wooden shield parma by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of a Roman soldier)

Abraham of Rostov destroys the Veless statue. Fresco of the Church of Saint John The Apostle in Rostov Kremlin, 17th century. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum Rostov Kremlin, Rostov

Turkish Blacksmith at Veles, Macedonia Date: circa 1920s

SPAIN. Valencia. Am鲩cas Cup Harbour. Building
SPAIN. Valencia. Am鲩 cas Cup Harbour. Building Veles e Vents (2005-2006), by David Chipperfield

Veles, Macedonia - Waterwheel used for irrigation on the Vardar River Date: circa 1910s

Veles, Macedonia - Gypsies Date: circa 1920s

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Veles, a historic city in Macedonia, once part of Yugoslavia, showcases an intriguing blend of past and present. In ancient times, Roman velites, light infantrymen, protected its borders with their short swords and wooden shields. Yet, the city's rich history is not without controversy. A statue of Veles, a mythological serpent-like deity, was once erected here, only to be destroyed by Abraham of Rostov in a religious fervor, as depicted in a fresco at the Church of Saint John The Apostle in Ros. Fast forward to modern times, and Veles becomes a bustling hub, like the Amancaças Cup Harbour in Valencia, Spain, where buildings line the waterfront. However, the city's past is not entirely forgotten. A Turkish blacksmith keeps the tradition of metalworking alive, while the waterwheel and gypsies add to the unique charm of this Macedonian gem.