Water Gate

The Water Gate, located southeast of the Great Basilica, was a major gateway at the bridging-point between the Vrina Plain and Butrint, opened during the construction of the Medieval wall circuit in the lower part of the city. It was a rectangular inlet into the wall circuit, defended by a tower. The first version of this gate was probably built in the 6th century AD, and it had an arched entrance with a second relieving arch above, decorated by the alternate use of tile and stone. It was later rebuild between the 13th and 14th century and reduced to a much smaller opening. 

Bibliography on the subject

• Andrews R., Bowden W., Gilkes O., Martin S., "The late antique and medieval fortifications of Butrint" in Hodges, Bowden and Lako, Byzantine Butrint: excavations and surveys 1994-99, Oxford, 2004, pp. 126-150