Dalmaca Castle

The Dalmaca Castle, located near the village of Koman in northern Albania, is an archaeological site of particular importance for the study of medieval Albanian culture. Archaeological discoveries in this area have shed light on a civilization that developed during the Early Middle Ages, including various structures, including the ruins of churches.

Later excavations by other scholars, such as Paul Treger and the Austro-Hungarian consul Theodor Ippen, have brought to light various artifacts, including jewelry, weapons, and other objects of material culture. These discoveries have helped identify a distinct culture, known as the “Koman Culture,” which dates back to the 7th and 8th centuries.

Among the structures discovered in this area are the ruins of churches, which testify to the presence of Christianity and the influence of Byzantine culture in the region during the early Middle Ages. However, specific details about these church ruins are limited in the available sources.

The Dalmaca Castle and its archaeological discoveries are of great importance for understanding the cultural and historical continuity from the Illyrian to the Arbëroan period, providing important evidence for the identity and cultural heritage of Albanians.