Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images today on social media of the archaeological excavations currently underway in Qesarat.

“Archaeological excavations are underway in Qesarat, Tepelena, as part of the ‘Landscape Archaeology in the Memaliaj–Tepelena Area and Surroundings 2026’ project. Residential spaces and two partially damaged mosaics—thought to date to the 3rd century—are being brought to light. There is work now to document, clean, and conserve these discoveries, which shed light on the lifestyle and history of this area in antiquity,” wrote Rama.

These discoveries provide significant evidence regarding the development of the settlement and the lives of the communities that inhabited this area during ancient times.

Current efforts are focused on documenting the discovered structures and materials, alongside cleaning and conserving the mosaics for future research. This work will help determine the exact function of the structures and better define their archaeological context.

The excavations at Qesarat are part of efforts to document and highlight the archaeological heritage of the Memaliaj–Tepelena area, a territory with significant historical and cultural potential.

Every new fieldwork discovery deepens our understanding of the region’s history, opening doors for further research and enhancing its appeal as a cultural heritage destination. /k.s/r.e/a.f/p.s./