TIRANA, August 4/ATA/- An Albanian-Italian team of archaeologists and researchers is conducting scientific research in the Agora area, in the Antigone Archaeological Park, Adrianople.
This is a project of cooperation between the University of Macerata and the Institute of Archaeology, aiming to create a clear map of the ancient city as well as a fire protection belt in Antigone.
Gjirokastër Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage gave the news while Minister of Culture Elva Margariti shared on social media photos from the excavation area.
Researchers from the University of Macerata return after several times to this archaeological site.
Antigone Archaeological Park, Andrianopol, is one of the most visited spots by tourists during their trips to the Drino Valley.
Antigonea is one of the largest ancient cities of the territory of Albania and the most important ancient settlement of the Drino Valley. Within the fortification walls of the c. III, the settlement extends over an area of 45 ha, while the territory of the archaeological park is over 90 ha.
The city got its name from Antigone, the first wife of King Pyrrhus./p.s./
