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Jadro

Jadro is a river in southern Croatia, in the Dalmatia region. It originates from karst springs in the Dinaric Alps and flows generally southwest to the Adriatic Sea, discharging near the town of Solin, just north of Split. The river’s relatively short course and limestone geology produce a variable flow with seasonal fluctuations.

Historically, the Jadro provided a crucial water source for Salona, the ancient Roman city at the site

In contemporary times, the Jadro basin lies in a densely populated coastal corridor. The river supports local

The Jadro is a key geographical and historical element of the Split area, linked to regional heritage

See also: Salona, Jadro aqueduct, Split.

of
modern
Solin.
An
early
hydraulic
work,
known
as
the
Jadro
aqueduct,
carried
water
from
the
Jadro
to
Salona,
demonstrating
Roman
engineering
in
the
region.
The
river’s
proximity
to
Salona
and
its
role
in
supplying
water
have
made
it
a
notable
feature
in
the
study
of
Dalmatian
antiquity.
ecosystems
and
is
influenced
by
urban
development,
runoff,
and
water
use
from
the
surrounding
area.
Environmental
management
efforts
focus
on
protecting
water
quality,
preserving
spring
stability,
and
mitigating
erosion
and
habitat
loss
in
the
lower
reaches.
and
hydrological
understanding
of
Dalmatia.
It
is
often
referenced
in
discussions
of
Roman
infrastructure
in
Dalmatia
and
the
development
of
water
supply
systems
in
the
coastal
Adriatic.