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    Berat is a city and capital of Berat County in Albania. It was founded in the 6th century BC by the ancient Greek tribe of the Dassaretae. In the 2nd century BC, it became and Roman control, and later became part of the frontier of the Byzantine Empire. In the 9th century AD, the conflict increased between the Byzantines and the Bulgarians who occupied the city. Later in 1417 Berat became a part of the Ottoman Empire. Berat was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 as part of Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra.
    The site is one of the elements that make up the UNESCO World Heritage site, Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra.
    World Heritage Site
    Berat
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    Berat

    World Heritage Site

    Date of Inscription

    2005

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    Historic Cities and Regions

    Location

    Albania

    Berat County

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    First Millennium BC

    Ancient Greek

    Roman + Byzantine

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    Mixed Monuments

     

     

     

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