I meant to add this to the previous post: a shot of the Roman Amphitheatre in Durrës taken from the roof of a nearby tower-block. So voila…
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Q Marks the Spot 159 (January 2022 Treasure Map)
HAPPY NEW YEAR! to one and all! Spiritual Treasure Malcolm Guite on the astonishing Thomas Hardy poem, The Darkling Thrush.With gorgeous image by Linda Richardson.
1st January 2022
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Hi,
Isn’t it unreal how they have to build so close to the Ancient Amphitheatre, it really is a shame. I realize that the population has to do this, but it just takes something away from the look.
i know – but the issue is more the problem of the relatively recent discovery and the fact that it is right in the centre of a large port city – so it will take years before they can actually clear the whole place out.
frustrating for those interested in ancient history; but i suspect even more annoying for the people whose homes sit on top of the unexcavated parts!!