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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Justinianopolis, originally known as Hadrianopolis, was an ancient town located in the region of Epirus and Illyricum, now part of modern Albania. The site gained prominence when Emperor Justinian I, during the Early Post-Classical Period, repaired and relocated the town, renaming it Justinianopolis. This transformation marked a significant phase in the town's history, reflecting the strategic and administrative efforts of the Byzantine Empire to reinforce and reorganize its territories. Although the bishop's see was moved to Dryinopolis rather than Justinianopolis, the town itself remained an essential part of the governance structure in old Epirus. The site, identified near Bregu i Melanit, Nepravishtë, offers insights into the urban planning and architectural styles influenced by Justinian's reign.
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