Nymphaeum (Illyria)

Also known as: Nimfeumi, Nymphaeum

Nymphaeum was an ancient harbour on the coast of Illyria, situated approximately 3 miles north of Lissus [1] [2]. The site has been identified with the area of modern-day Shëngjin in Albania [1] [3].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period500 BC - 1 AD
CountryAlbania
Coordinates41.8142° N, 19.5899° E

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