Kamenica Tumulus, Archaeological burial mound in Mollaj, Albania
Kamenica Tumulus is a prehistoric burial mound in Mollaj containing extensive archaeological remains. The site holds hundreds of graves arranged in multiple layers, with a museum displaying information about the excavations and findings.
The mound began as a Bronze Age burial site around the 13th century BC with a central grave. Over centuries it expanded with successive burials that continued into the Early Iron Age.
The site reveals how burial customs shaped prehistoric society in this region through displayed artifacts and grave arrangements. People were buried in layers over many generations, showing continuity in their religious beliefs.
The site sits roughly 10 kilometers southwest of Korça and can be reached via green courtyards and lime pathways. Plan to spend time exploring both the mound and the museum displays at a comfortable pace.
Excavations uncovered a skeleton of a pregnant woman with her unborn child dating to around 3000 BC. This discovery offers rare insight into how families were treated in death during prehistoric times.
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