Shkëmb i Kavajës, Rock formation near Kavajë, Albania.
The conglomerate and sandstone formation extends 560 meters in length and 160 meters in width along the shoreline near Durrës Bay.
The strategic location marked the site of the Battle of Dyrrah in 48 BC between Julius Caesar and Pompey during Caesar's Civil War.
Local narratives and regional traditions incorporate the natural monument into stories passed through generations in the Albanian coastal communities.
Located 6 kilometers from Kavajë and 8 kilometers from Durrës, the formation stands at an elevation of 45 meters above sea level.
The structure contains a network of tunnels and former military fortifications that showcase its strategic importance throughout different time periods.
Location: Durrës County
Elevation above the sea: 45 m
GPS coordinates: 41.28250,19.51583
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:25
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