The ruins of the ancient city of Rabie lie southwest of the village of Rabie, in the administrative unit of Luftinjë, Memaliaj Municipality.

Specialists from the National Institute of Cultural Heritage, together with the Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage Gjirokastër, carried out a field inspection. The aim was to verify the cultural significance of the ancient city.

The Institute reports that Rabie dates to the 4th century BC. It served as a defensive fortification on the southeastern borders of the Bylliones. The site has special importance for Albanian archaeology and history.

During the inspection, experts observed the hilltop surface where the site lies. They photographed the surrounding walls and visible structures. They collected coordinate points to define the extent of the city. They also studied the surrounding territory and assessed the protective zone.

The settlement stands at the highest point of a rocky hill, 880 meters above sea level. It lies between the village of Rabie and the valley of the Luftinja stream, a tributary of the Vjosa River. Historical sources confirm that the settlement dates back to the Iron Age.

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