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Baptistry Complex in Butrint Archaeological Park, Albania Royalty Free Stock Photo

Baptistry Complex in Butrint Archaeological Park, Albania

The Baptistry Complex in Butrint Archaeological Park, within Butrint National Park, southern Albania. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dating from between 3rd & 6th centuries, this early Byzantine monument features a large circular design with central cross-shaped baptismal font surrounded by 2 concentric colonnades, each with 8 Egyptian granite columns which once supported a wooden roof. The floor