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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
Phoenice, an ancient Greek city located in modern southern Albania, served as the political center of the Chaonians in Epirus. Founded during the Middle Iron Age, it featured prominent defensive structures including massive walls and an acropolis. The city played a crucial role in regional politics, becoming the center of the Epirote League following the assassination of Queen Deidamia II in 233 BCE. Notably, Phoenice was the site of the 205 BCE treaty that concluded the First Macedonian War. In its Byzantine phase, the city hosted religious structures with influences from major basilicas of the era. However, after the 6th century CE, Phoenice declined, with its urban functions shifting to nearby Mesopotamon. Excavations have revealed Hellenistic and Roman-era artifacts, indicating its historical significance.
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