The oldest example of dry wall building in Croatia
The Wall chamber (Šuplja Gromila) can be reached through the countryside paths not far away from Stubalj, near the hamlets Burići and Grubišići. It is the oldest example of this type of building in Croatia and by the way and type of construction stands next to the oldest and most famous such drywall buildings in Georgia, Russia and the province of Puglia in Italy from the 3rd to 11th century, according to Slovenian architect Borut Juvanec who is also a researcher of Croatian drywall heritage and the researcher of the Wall Chamber.
According to the style of construction, this stone hut dates from 3rd - 9th century but the exact date will be determined by the archeological research and radiocarbon analysis.
Particularity of this stone hut from Bilice is that it was more than a shelter as most of them were. It was not used only as a refuge for shepherds and tool storage, but it was probably used as a space for living. t has a square floor plan, measuring 3,5m x 1,8m inside with walls only 1m high. The floor was covered with stones and there is a niche in the wall. It is considered that the Wall Chamber is a highly professional work which indicates that there was knowledge of this construction, problems and aesthetics.
There are three stone huts that are listed on a Croatian protected monuments, and all from Šibenik area – Samograd on island Žirje, Rašo’s hut near Vodice, and the Wall Chamber in Bilice.
