Këlcyrë Castle

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Near the city of Këlcyrë, Albania
2. What is the age?Construction initiated between the 3rd-4th century BC
3. When was Këlcyrë Castle built?It was constructed in the 3rd to 4th century BC, before the Roman Republic expanded into the region.
4. Where is Këlcyrë Castle located?The castle stands near the modern city of Këlcyrë in Albania, on a hill that overlooks surrounding valleys.

Illyrian Civilization: Ancient peoples of the western Balkans, known for their tribal structures and eventual kingdoms.
Fortification: A defensive structure or system designed to protect a place from attack.
Hellenistic Period: The era in ancient history following the conquests of Alexander the Great, characterized by Greek cultural influence.