Zgërdhesh, Archaeological site in Krujë Municipality, Albania

Zgërdhesh is an archaeological site in Krujë Municipality that spreads across hillside terrain and contains prehistoric remains. The location shows remains of fortification walls, towers, and terraced structures from different periods.

Settlement began in the 7th century BC as an Illyrian community. The location flourished over subsequent centuries and was later abandoned, leaving behind traces from multiple occupation phases.

The name Zgërdhesh first appears in a 1431 Ottoman document as Ozgurtaè and in Marco Scura's 1641 Italian chronicle as Sgurdessi; it likely combines zgër- and dhe with the suffix -esh, from Latin -ensis. Finds include an Illyrian helmet, a statue of Artemis and stamped roof tiles from at least five workshops.

The site is located near Halilaj village and connects with other historical locations in the area. Visitors should expect uneven terrain and exposed excavation areas.

The site is not named in any ancient source, so its identification with Albanopolis, mentioned by Ptolemy, remains unproven; the settlement was already abandoned when that city was recorded. The toponym first appears in 1431 in an Ottoman document as Ozgurtaè, then in 1641 in Marco Scura's chronicle as Sgurdessi.