In September, 2005 the ICAA and the University of Cincinnati continued trial excavations in the complex of farm buildings known locally as Bonjakët. This year the boundaries of the sanctuary have been determined with greater confidence. It seems that ritual activity was focused on, and was largely restricted to, the area of the compound itself. A strip trench excavated c. 30 m. north of the compound appears to have lain outside the sanctuary. Parts of what may be kilns of Roman Imperial date were found there.
The western edge of the compound lay within the ancient sanctuary at all times in its history and this area probably served as a refuse site for ritual debris.
Pottery from the lowest levels dates from as early as 550 BC. In addition to remains of sacrificial meals and broken fineware pottery, substantial numbers of Classical and Hellenistic figurines have also been found: reclining banqueters of both sexes as well as couples; standing clothed female figures; and pairs of standing female figures. Other types, such as female protomes, are less frequent.
Remains of the temple found in situ must belong to stereobate courses. Ceramics from a building trench next to the foundation suggest that the courses were laid down c. 500 B.C.
A later stele dedicated to Artemis suggests that she was worshipped, although the principal deity of the sanctuary has not yet been determined. The temple was situated at the edge of marshes by the Adriatic shore, near the former course of the Vjosa (Aous) river. This significant location may have served to signal the boundary of the city-state’s territory.