This is a list of archaeological sites in Albania. [1]
Name | Photo | Area | County | Location |
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Amantia | 15 hectares (37 acres) | Vlorë County | ||
Antigonia | 92 hectares (230 acres) | Gjirokastër County | ||
Apollonia | 140 hectares (350 acres) | Fier County | ||
Byllis | 30 hectares (74 acres) | Fier County | ||
Lissus | 22 hectares (54 acres) | Lezhë County | ||
Oricum | 694 hectares (1,710 acres) | Vlorë County | ||
Phoenice | 57 hectares (140 acres) | Vlorë County | ||
Shkodër | 70 hectares (170 acres) | Shkodër County |
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