: Beneath the sand surrounding the fort lie the remains of palaces, mosques, and streets from the original 18th-century town.
In the western tower, a single ceramic plate remains intact. On it, painted in fading cobalt blue: a map of no stars I recognize, and the words “Mete Qira — where the wind remembers your name.”
The origins of Vidjo Mete Qira Fort date back to the Byzantine era, when it served as a strategic stronghold to protect the surrounding region from invading forces. Over the centuries, the fortress has undergone numerous transformations, with various rulers and empires leaving their mark on its architecture and design. The fort's name, Vidjo Mete Qira, is derived from the Albanian words for "old fort," which aptly describes its ancient origins.
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