The Bogdani Bridge is thought to have been built in the 3rd century BC. It is the only known and studied bridge from that period in Albania, making it a unique monument.

The remains of the bridge’s piers lie in the Shushicë Riverbed, in the village of Mesaplik, Selenicë Municipality, near the ancient city of Ceries.

Experts dated the bridge to the 3rd century BC based on construction techniques and morphometry. The bridge was about 30 meters long and 3.05 meters wide.

Currently, the Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage in Vlorë is carrying out maintenance on the best-preserved pier. This is the first such intervention by the directorate. The work includes cleaning, stabilization, and repositioning of a fallen ancient block displaced by river floods.

The Archaeological Park of Apollonia also contributed to the project.

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