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Albania Discovers First Roman-Era Tomb with Bilingual Inscription

9/4/2025

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Archaeologists uncovered Albania's first Roman-era monumental tomb in Strikçan, dating to the 3rd–4th centuries AD.
The tomb includes a 2.4-meter-high burial chamber, a monumental staircase, and a rare bilingual inscription for Gellianos and Jupiter.
This discovery emphasizes the region's historical importance and will receive preliminary protection measures.

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Archaeologists uncovered Albania's first Roman-era monumental tomb in Strikçan, dating to the 3rd–4th centuries AD.
The tomb includes a 2.4-meter-high burial chamber, a monumental staircase, and a rare bilingual inscription for Gellianos and Jupiter.
This discovery emphasizes the region's historical importance and will receive preliminary protection measures.