Monumental Tombs of Selca

The Monumental Tombs of Selca are located on the eastern side of the hill called Gradishte, and
are an important part of the Illyrian city of Selcë e Poshtme. The tombs are located between the acropolis and the outer quarters of the ancient city. They are carved into the rock of the hill’s facade and date back to the IV-III centuries BC Excavations carried out here brought to surface 5 monumental graves which are grouped in three areas that are located about 100 m away from each other. In the first area there are graves no. 1, 2 and 3 carved into the rock, in the second area there is grave no. 4 carved also into the rock, while in the third area there is tomb no. 5 built with a stone vault. These graves have unique values in Albania and the Balkans.