Archaeological Park of Finiq

The ancient city of Phoinike has played a strategic role in the administrative-political view of the Epirus region, thanks to its geographical position and economic development. Originally as the capital of the Chaones and then as the capital of the Epirus Koinon (168 BC). Polybius is one of the ancient authors who testify to the great wealth and values of this city in ancient times. He described Phonike as the most fourishing city and with the strongest fortification walls in Epirus. This is well documented by archaeological discoveries, which have studyet the fortification system, the urban planning system with terraces, including the city agora, private residences, etc.
Politically, in the Roman period the role of the Phonike weakened, but a series of construction works were carried out in the city, which included the expansion and extension of the Roman city towards the foot of the hill, the restoration of social buildings such as the theater, the construction of a public structures in the central part of the city (still unclear overall size and extent), as well as water tankers. Even in late antiquity and medieval times, life in the Phonike continues to be intense. One of the most important monuments of this period is the Paleo-Christian basilica with three nave and an atrium at the front (V-VI century AD).