ðə fˈɔːɹɾᵻfˌaɪd mˈɑːnɐstɚɹiz ʌv mˈaɪlʃɛvə, mˈænɐsˌɪdʒə ænd ɹævˈænɪkə sˈɜːvd æz pɹətˈɛkʃən tə lˈoʊkəlz dˈʊɹɹɪŋ hˈɑːɹʃ tˈaɪmz.
The fortified monasteries of Mileševa, Manasija and Ravanica served as protection to locals during harsh times.