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Byllis is an ancient settlement in southwestern Albania, located near the modern village of Hekal. It developed as an Illyrian city and later became an important settlement under Greek and Roman influence. The archaeological site includes substantial fortification walls, a Hellenistic theater, public buildings, churches, and other remains that document its development from antiquity into the late Roman and Byzantine periods.
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Where is the ancient city of Byllis?
Byllis is an archaeological site in present-day Albania. It preserves remains from both Illyrian and Roman phases of the city's history.
What is the theater at Byllis like?
Byllis is notable for a well-preserved Hellenistic theater. The theater is one of the site's clearest reminders that the city had an organized civic and cultural center.
How old are the fortification walls at Byllis?
The extensive fortification walls were built in the 4th century BCE. They show the importance of defensive urban planning in the ancient city.
Was Byllis an Illyrian or Roman city?
Byllis has both Illyrian and Roman associations because it was occupied and developed across different historical periods. Its theater and walls preserve evidence of that longer urban history.
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