Olympe

Olympe
Landsat 8, Entity ID: LC81860322013141LGN01, Date: May 21 2013 · Public domain

Ancient fortified city of Olympe was located in the territory of the Amantes tribe, strategically positioned between northern Epirus and southern Illyria during classical antiquity. The settlement at modern Mavrovë in Vlorë County, Albania, was fortified between the late 5th and early 4th century BC, reflecting its defensive significance in the region.

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryAlbania
Coordinates40.4091° N, 19.5911° E

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