The city of Jajce is situated in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. Archaeological excavations found around the city of Jajce suggest that the area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. This said area is rich with useful ores, which contributed to the very active history during the ancient Roman times. Moreover, Jajce and its surrounding area are very rich in Roman archaeological findings, suggesting that the area was highly populated. The position that Jajce is situated in is very strategic and quite unconquerable. Although fortifications of Jajce were built during Hrvoje Vukčić Hrvatinić, the city probably existed before his intervention. Whilst on the topic of this Bosnian nobleman, it must be highlighted that the catacombs, or more precisely the underground church, is attributed to Hrvoje, and it is widely believed that this was supposed to be a tomb of the nobleman and his noble family. It is also important to note that relics of Saint Luka were situated in Jajce. For a period, the relics were held in the Church of Saint Mary. This church is still standing in the ruins of medieval Jajce, as a reminder of the glory days. Unfortunately, in 1523, Jajce fell into the hands of Ottomans, where the Bosnian king lost during the negotiations against the Ottomans. This was the architectural and historical ending for Jajce and centuries of stagnation began.