An ancient Greek defensive wall, dating back at least 2,000 years, has been uncovered near the Adriatic coast of Croatia, the country’s Ministry of Culture and Media recently announced.

The discovery was made as archaeologists began excavating an empty lot in the town of Stobreč ahead of planned construction projects.

The ruins of the wall from an L-shape. The shorter side appears to consist of a row of five rectangular structures, while the longer side has a less defined shape.

The defensive wall measures approximately 230 feet in length and stands 10 feet high at its tallest point, according to archaeologist Marina Ugarković. Experts have described the structure as impressive, highly monumental, and the best-preserved Greek wall in Croatia.

The ancient Greeks began colonising the region of modern-day Croatia in the 4th century BC, significantly influencing local script, currency, trade, land use, and city wall construction.

Greek settlers and traders established colonies and trading posts in this area during the Classical period, primarily between the 6th and 4th centuries BC.

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