On April 14, 1966, archaeologists discovered one of Albania’s most valuable cultural heritage sites, the Durrës Amphitheatre.
The amphitheatre stands as a living testimony to the ancient glory of the city. Builders constructed it in the 2nd century AD during the reign of Roman Emperor Trajan, when Durrës served as an important trade center in Illyria.
Workers built the structure using baked Roman bricks and limestone mortar. The amphitheatre represents a major example of Roman architecture in the region.
It hosted public entertainment events, including gladiator fights and battles with wild animals.
The structure measures about 136 meters in length, 60 meters in width, and over 20 meters in height. It held an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 spectators, making it one of the largest amphitheatres in the Balkans and the only one of its kind in Albania.
Today, the monument remains one of the most iconic symbols of the city of Durrës.
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