The unearthed blocks are the ruins of a Roman-era wall that could have collapsed because of a strong earthquake. According to archaeologists, their overall effect is impressive, as they resemble to the stones of a giant domino.

“Sector A11 is home to a series of impressive finds, including the completely collapse walls of a terrace,” the archaeological mission said via a post on the social media.

The Archeological Park of Finiq is an important cultural tourism destination attracting a growing number of both by local and foreign visitors and it value increases with the continued finds by the Italian-Albanian expedition.

The archaeological park of Finiq, once the center of Kaonia and since 234 BC the capital of Epirus, is located on a hill 283 m above sea level with a strategic position and a view of the entire valley of Vurg, to Butrint Lake.

The Archaeological Park of Finiq, only 8 km away from Saranda, with an area of ​​57 ha and an archaeological area of ​​150 ha was created in 2005. Recent excavations have confirmed its dating from the 5th century BC, while the theatre, the agora, can be visited, the ruins of a paleo-Christian basilica, temples, perimeter wall, dwellings, villas.

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