TIRANA, June 20 /ATA/ In the framework of the Archaeological Landscapes project in the Memaliaj-Tepelena area, there is being carried out research at the Matohasanaj fortress.
The project is collaboration between the Institute of Archeology and Sweet Briar College University, USA, co-led by Sabina Veseli and Erin Pitt, focusing on surveys and research at the Matohasanaj fort and its surroundings. Lidar-type methodology is being used for this project while there will be drawn up an integrated settlement plan.
Also, the excavations carried out so far have brought to light a building, which in terms of plan and construction technique seems to have a public character.
In cooperation with the Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage Gjirokastra, which manages the fort, the project aims to expand the map of the monuments of the Tepelena area./p.s./
