Dajti Castle, Archaeological site on Mount Dajti, Albania.
The remains of Dajti Castle span across 1.12 hectares at an altitude of 1,200 meters on the western side of Mount Dajti near Tirana.
The fortification, discovered in 1963, dates back to the 6th century when Byzantine Emperor Justinian I constructed defenses against Slavic invasions.
The archaeological site contains both Roman and Illyrian architectural elements, displaying triangular walls with a perimeter of 550 meters and multiple defense towers.
Visitors can reach the castle through a 4.2-kilometer cable car route from Tirana or by road, with hiking paths available from the cable car terminal.
Archaeological excavations at the site uncovered Byzantine coins from Emperor Tiberius II Constantine, iron tools, and evidence of local metal processing activities.
GPS coordinates: 41.35143,19.92192
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:23
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