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| At the entrance of the Roman monumental tomb with a bilingual inscription |
A groundbreaking archaeological discovery has been reported in the village of Strikçan, Bulqizë, where the first monumental tomb from the Roman period has been uncovered in Albania. Experts describe the finding as one of the most significant archaeological revelations of recent years.
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| Inside the Roman monumental tomb, an archaeologist at work |
The structure, identified as a mausoleum, displays rare architectural and epigraphic elements that shed new light on the Roman presence in the region. Measuring approximately 9 by 6 meters with a funerary chamber standing 2.40 meters high, the tomb represents an impressive feat of ancient construction.
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| A stone slab with a bilingual inscription in Ancient Greek and Latin in the tomb |
What makes this discovery particularly remarkable is a bilingual inscription in Latin and Greek — the first of its kind ever found in the Dibra area. The text is dedicated both to the buried individual, named Gellianos, and to the deity Jupiter, highlighting the cultural and religious intersections of the time.
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| Ancient Greek and Latin inscriptions on the wall of the monumental tomb in Bulqizë |
Archaeologists emphasize that this tomb not only expands the understanding of Roman influence in Albania but also provides invaluable insights into the historical and cultural identity of the Balkans. The discovery has sparked growing interest among researchers, with expectations that further excavations in the area may reveal additional artifacts and monuments of similar importance.
