- ► Alexander the Great statue discovered in Turkey
- ► Neolithic Necklace Reconstructed in Jordan
- ► Thor Hammer Amulet Discovered in Sweden
- ► Evidence of prehistoric hunting discovered in Arabian desert
- ► Ancient settlement discovered in Turkey
- ► Ancient grave unearthed in Slovakia
- ► Medieval prayer beads discovered in Britain
- ► Qing Dynasty tombs discovered in China
- ► Ancient tombs uncovered at the cathedral of Notre Dame
- ► Administrative Centre discovered in Upper Egypt
Home
Albania
Fier County
Apollonia (Illyria)
Apollonia (Illyria)
Apollonia (Illyria)
Apollonia is an ancient city located in Fier County, Albania. It was founded in 588 BC by Greek colonists from Corfu and Corinth. The city thrived in the Roman era and became a home to a famous school of philosophy. The ruins include the Greek theater, the Nymphaeum, the Roman temple, the Odeon, the Library, the Arch of Triumph and the Temple of Diana and Prytaneion. In addition to several buildings from Hellenistic and Roman periods paved with well-preserved mosaics.
Site Information
Country: Albania
District: Fier County
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: First Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Ancient Greek
Later Cultures: Roman
Site Features: Ancient Greek & Roman Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: The Ancient City of Apollonia
Date of Submission: 2014
Exact Location
Elevation: 79 m
UNESCO
Weather In Site
Rating
Related Sites
Page Access
Countries
Archaeological Sites in Albania
Archaeological Sites in Fier County
Apollonia (Illyria)
Categories
Historic Cities and Regions
Historic Cities and Regions in Albania
Historic Cities and Regions in Fier County
Apollonia (Illyria)
UNESCO
Tentative Lists
Tentative Lists in Albania
The Ancient City of Apollonia
Apollonia (Illyria)
Add Your Comment
The published comments do not represent the opinion of our site, but express the opinion of their publishers.
Please Log in to post your comments about Apollonia (Illyria).