Kelcyre Castle
Castle in southern Albania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Këlcyrë Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Këlcyrës) is a castle near the city of Këlcyrë. The castle was first built in the 3rd-4th century BC by Illyrian tribes in the region.[1][2][3]
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Këlcyrë Castle Kalaja e Këlcyrës | |
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Këlcyrë, in Southern Albania | |
Coordinates | 40.308277°N 20.185367°E / 40.308277; 20.185367 |
Site information | |
Owner | Albania |
Controlled by | Epirus Upper Macedonia Illyrian tribes Roman Empire Kingdom of Albania Muzaka family Byzantine Empire Principality of Zenebishi Ottoman Empire Albania |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 3rd-4th century BC |
Materials | Ancient blocks |
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