Dwelling of Kukleci family
(Kula Kukleci), view from compound
Istinić, Kosovo
This kula (kulla) has an exterior stair that leads directly to the uppermost level; these stairs are typically constructed of wood. The typical dwelling wall construction was thick coursed rubble stone with dressed stone quions at the corners and major openings were formed with dressed stone. The various floors were wood framed with heavy timber posts and beams.
(photo 1988)