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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Archaeologists discover first-of-its-kind ancient Roman tomb in Albania

Archaeologists work on Albania's first discovered monumental tomb, which they suggest may be a mausoleum, dated to the Roman period III–IV century AD, in Strikcan, Albania, September 4, 2025. REUTERS/Florion Goga - (REUTERS)

Archaeologists in Albania have unearthed a significant Roman burial chamber, dating from the third to fourth century AD, the first of its kind found in the Balkan country, once part of the Roman Empire.

The discovery followed tips from locals who noticed unusual stones on a plateau near the North Macedonia border. Staff from the Institute of Archaeology began excavating in early August, revealing an underground structure with large limestone slabs inscribed with Greek lettering.

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