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Apollonia (Ancient Greek, Koine Greek: Ἀπολλωνία, ἡ; city-ethnic: Ἀπολλωνιάτης, Apolloniates; Latin: Apollonia; Albanian: Apollonia or Apolonia) was an Ancient Greek trade colony which developed into an independent polis, and later a Roman city, in southern Illyria.
Oct 16, 2020 · 18. 720 views 2 years ago APOLONIA ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK. Apolonia lies on a hill 100m above sea level and 10km from the city of Fier. The colony founded by Corinth and Corfu in the territory of...
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Sep 26, 2023 · Introduction. Apollonia Kotero, born on August 2, 1959, is an American singer, actress, and model best known for her role as Apollonia 6 in the iconic movie Purple Rain released in 1984. She gained immense popularity and became a household name with her sultry voice and captivating performances.
Singer and actress who found success in the '80s after her association with Prince. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1980s. Born. August 2, 1959 in Santa Monica, CA. Genre.
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- Durrës. Situated on the eastern coast of the Adriatic, Durrës was the first Greek settlement established in Illyria. The area was settled at the end of the 7th century BCE by people from Corinth and Corcyra (modern-day Corfu).
- Apollonia. Lying 60 km (37 miles) to the South of Durrës, in the Fier County, is another Corcyraean colony - Apollonia. Taking its name from the god Apollo, Apollonia was the second Greek settlement founded on the Illyrian mainland after Epidamnos.
- Byllis. Farther south of Apollonia lie the ruins of the Illyrian settlement of Byllis, one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. Founded by the Bylliones, a Hellenized Illyrian tribe, in the middle of the 4th century BCE, Byllis was the largest city in Southern Illyria.
- Amantia. Crossing the Aoös River from Byllis leads you to the ruins of the ancient city of Amantia, which is located 32 km (20 miles) northeast of the town of Vlorë, Albania's first capital, and the administrative centre of the Vlorë County.
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Albums. Apollonia. 1988. Singles & EPs. Remote Kontrol (Tania Mann & Peter Dafnous Presents) - Single. 2005. About Apollonia. The singer and actress christened Apollonia by Prince became one of a number of female artists in the '80s to benefit from her association with the Purple One.
Jul 31, 2018 · Apollonia, Albania, located on the right bank of the Aous river, just west of the town of Fier. Almost 2,500 years old it was an ancient Greek settlement and...
