Constructed over a necropolis, archaeological digs have also found evidence of an ancient basilica on the site, which can be dated back to the emergence of Christianity.
However, the monastery has suffered major damage over the centuries thanks to the wars that have afflicted the region. During the Austro-Hungarian empire's conflict with its Ottoman counterpart at the end of the 17th century it was attacked several times and was eventually rebuilt in the 19th century due to the assistance of the Sarajevan Archbishop Savo Kosanovic and others.
Unfortunately, it was again burnt down during World War One and only restored in the 1960s. It has recently benefited from restoration work and now stands resplendent in a beautiful natural setting, with the river flowing past nearby.
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