Petra (Ancient Greek: Πέτρα) was an ancient settlement in Illyricum. Julius Caesar writes that it was situated upon a hill upon the coast, which had only a moderately good harbour. Its site is tentatively located near modern Shkëmbi i Kavajës.
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References
- Julius Caesar, B.C. 3.42.
- Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 49, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Petra". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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