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Butrint

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Butrint is an archaeological site in southern Albania on a peninsula beside the Vivari Channel and the Butrint lagoon. The settlement preserves remains from Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, and later periods, including a theatre, city walls, a baptistery, a basilica, and other buildings. Its long sequence of occupation and its position between the Mediterranean and inland routes explain its importance for studying the history of the southern Balkans.

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Where is Butrint located?

Butrint is in southern Albania, near the coast and the Greek island of Corfu. The archaeological landscape contains Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, and later remains.

How old is the earliest settlement at Butrint?

The site has origins reaching back to the 10th century BCE. Its long occupation makes Butrint useful for studying several civilizations in one location.

What are the most important ruins to see at Butrint?

Visitors commonly look for the Greek theater, Roman buildings, the early Christian baptistery, and the Venetian fortress. These structures show how the settlement changed from a Greek city into a Roman and Byzantine center.

Why is Butrint a UNESCO World Heritage site?

Butrint preserves an unusually layered archaeological record in a Mediterranean landscape. The site was recognized by UNESCO for its evidence of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and later cultural development.

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