Antigone Archaeological Park

Antigone Archaeological Park is one of the most important and amazing places in Gjirokastra. This park is characterized by its rich history and the great archaeological heritage it includes.

The history of the Archaeological Park of Antigone begins with the ancient period, when this place was an important Illyrian city. It was founded by the Illyrian king, Antigona, and then developed as an important military and political center in the period of the Roman occupation. The city of Antigone, which was founded in the 4th century BC, served as an important stronghold for the defense of the area and as a commercial center for trade and communication in the Ionian region.

Antigone Archaeological Park includes a number of important historical monuments and structures, including the old city, city walls, amphitheater, Roman baths, ancient temples, and other architectural and military structures. These structures point to an important period in the history of Albania and to the importance of Antigone as a large and important city in the ancient era.

In the medieval period and beyond, the location of Antigone remained an important center of human activity and the city continued to develop and build. However, after a short period of its decline, it fell into oblivion and became a forgotten site for thousands of years.

The return to attention of this area as an archaeological park took place in the 20th century, when research and restoration began to restore its lost history and heritage. Today, the Archaeological Park of Antigona is an important tourist destination and a center for the study and research of the ancient and medieval history of Albania.

This park is a living narrative of ancient history and an important example of the cultural heritage that Albania has.