Arkeologiske steder i Albania

Archaeological Treasures

Albania's archaeological landscape spans from ancient Greek colonies to medieval strongholds. This collection features the UNESCO-listed city of Buthrotum and the sprawling Apollonia Archaeological Park, both major hubs of the Greco-Roman era. It includes the Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës, one of the largest in the Balkans, alongside strategic fortifications like the Illyrian Rozafa Castle and the Byzantine-era Petrelë. These sites offer a glimpse into the region's complex history under Chaonian, Roman, and Byzantine rule.

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Buthrotum

Butrint was an ancient Greek polis and later Roman city and the seat of an early Christian bishopric in Epirus.

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Rozafa Castle

Rozafa Castle or Shkodër Castle is a castle near the city of Shkodër, in northwestern Albania.

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Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës

The Amphitheatre of Durrës is a Roman amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Durrës, Albania.

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Apollonia

Apollonia was an Ancient Greek trade colony which developed into an independent polis, and later a Roman city, in southern Illyria.

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Petrelë Castle

Petrelë Castle is a castle in Petrelë, central Albania. Its history dates back to the 6th century, when it was built by the Byzantine…

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Fortress of Bashtovë

A 15th-century Venetian fortress located near the Shkumbin River. It is notable for its rectangular layout and for being one of the few Balkan castles built on a flat plain rather than a hilltop.