Arkeologiske steder i nasjonalparken Butrint

Archaeological Sites & Ruins

This collection features the UNESCO World Heritage site of Butrint, an ancient city reflecting layers of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian civilizations. Key structures include a 3rd-century BC theatre, a Roman forum, and massive Hellenistic walls. Beyond the main archaeological park, the list highlights the Venetian Triangular Fortress guarding the Vivari Channel and the hilltop St. George’s Monastery, providing a comprehensive view of the region's strategic and religious history from antiquity through the Middle Ages.

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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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B

Ali Pasha Castle

Ali Pasha Castle is a castle in Albania. It is named after Ali Pasha of Tepelenë who resided there until 1820.

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C

Ancient Theatre of Butrint

Built in the 3rd century BC and later expanded by the Romans, this well-preserved structure once seated 2,500 people and served as a venue for both performances and religious ceremonies.

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D

Forum

The civic heart of Roman Buthrotum, this paved square was surrounded by public buildings and shrines, serving as the city's primary administrative and commercial hub.

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E

Great Basilica

A 6th-century Christian monument featuring a three-aisled nave and a large apse. It remains one of the most significant early Byzantine structures in the region.

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F

Lion Gate

Named for the 4th-century BC stone relief depicting a lion devouring a bull, this narrow entrance was part of the city's defensive fortifications.

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G

Nymphaeum

A Roman-era public fountain house that once supplied fresh water to the city, characterized by its decorative niches and architectural integration with the surrounding forum.