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Justinianopolis (Epirus)

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Justinianopolis (Epirus)

Justinianopolis is an ancient city located near the village of Nepravishtain in Gjirokastër County, Albania. It was founded by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century AD. The city is 4 km east of the Roman city of Hadrianopolis.

Site Information

Country: Albania

District: Gjirokastër County

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: 6th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Byzantine

Later Cultures: Byzantine

Site Features: Byzantine Monuments

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Elevation: 333 m

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