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Korca

Archeologists Report Huge Neolithic Find in Albania

2018-10-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Illyria

Archaeologists in Korca in the southeast of Albania have unearthed one of the largest ancient cemeteries in Albania. In Turan, which sits in an agricultural valley surrounded by the Morava Mountains, excavations reveal 1,000 or more layered burials.

Tags: Albania prehistory, Albania sites, archeology, Gentius, Illyrians, Korca, Morava Mountains, Turan site

A Celebration of Tradition and Color: Korça’s Carnival

2012-05-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Korca Carnival

Korca will soon put on festive clothes, preparing for one of its cherished festivals – Korca’s Carnival, taking place here on June 2nd 2012.

Tags: Albanian culture, Albanian festivals, Albanian traditions, Karnevalet e Korçës, Korca, Korça's Carnival

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Rethymno Reorganizes Leisure Boat Berths as Marina Hits Capacity Limits

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Crete Brings Practical Fishing Solutions to Europe’s Sea4Future Project

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Hersonissos approved over €2 million in water and sewer infrastructure projects for 2026, fornetwork upgrades and drought resilience.

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