Which historic stone monument in Carinthia served as the seat for the ritual installation of Carantanian dukes?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Prince's Stone
- Step 1: The Prince's Stone (Knežji kamen), the base of an inverted Roman column, was the ceremonial stone upon which the Carantanian duke was installed by a free peasant. Answer: The Prince's Stone. Why not the others: Celeia milestones were Roman road markers, the Piran Pillar is a Venetian sea landmark, and Celje stones are medieval fortress masonry.
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