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Jan 17, 2021 · Inside the monastery at Apollonia A grove of cypress and orange trees makes the tranquil grounds inside the monastery even more lovely than they would otherwise be. At the very top of the hill where Apollonia is situated, there’s a seemingly well-reviewed cafe nestled among a grove of olive trees.
Apollonia, Illyria. Early-mid 1st century BC. AE15mm, 3.56 g. Laureate head of Apollo left / A-ΠOΛ ΛΩ-NI TAN in three lines to left and right of obelisk of Apollo, all within wreath. BMC 51 var (legend configuration); SNG Copenhagen 402 var (ditto). Text. Image. BMC 56. Apollonia, Illyria. ca 1st Century BC.
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- Early Development
- Prosperity
- Roman Intervention
- Roman Rule
- Decline
Apollonia was founded in about 620 B.C.E., as a Corinthian colony. According to Herodotus, a contingent of soldiers from Apollonia took part in the battle of Salamis (480) against the Persians. Around 460 the Apollonians entered into a conflict with the Illyrian tribe of the Amantes, located in the interior. It seems that the colons aimed at expand...
From 436 to 358 Apollonia would experience a period of peace and prosperity as a result of the good relations with the neighboring Illyrian kingdom of Bardylis. The rise of Philip II of Macedon that began by defeating Bardylis in the battle of the Lyncus plain forced the citizens of Apollonia to seek new allies, especially in Corinth. This is suppo...
After the fall of Pyrrhus in 272, Apollonia regained its independence and re-established connection with the Illyrian state, this time controlled by Mytilus. The Apollonians succeeded in defending their liberty against incursions from Pyrrhus’ son and successor, Alexander. During this time, Apollonia established contacts with the Romans in attempts...
In the following years, Apollonia served more as a military base for Roman operations against Illyrians, Macedonians, and other states, rather than as a prosperous economic and civic center. In 214, the Apollonians along with the Romans, defeated the armies of the Macedonian king Philip V. The latter tried, without success, at least on two other oc...
The city continued to serve as a key center of strategic importance until an earthquake of 234 C.E. This disaster caused severe destruction, ravaging most of it. It even changed the course of the river Aoos, shifting it away from the city. This made the old river port of the city obsolete and thus distanced it from the important seaborne trade. Thu...
- Carole Raddato
- 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.
Jul 18, 2022 · Main image: The Nymphaeum of Illyria at the ancient city of Apollonia, Albania fed by underground water sources, built in the middle of the 3rd century BC. It is the biggest and best-preserved Apollonia monument covering an area of 1,500 square meters or 16,146 square feet. Source: Carole Raddato / CC BY 2.0. By Jake Leigh-Howarth
Greece (ancient) › Illyria › Apollonia • Drachm. 12 Chalkon = 4 Tetartemorion = 1 Obol • 6 Obols = 1 Drachm • 3 Drachms = 1 Silver stater. Drachm - Amphias & Themistokles. (250 BC - 168 BC) Standard circulation coin. Silver • 3.3 g • ⌀ 17 mm. Ceka# 13, HGC 3.1# 4, N# 399792. Drachm - Ariston and Aineas or Lysenos.
Jul 24, 2023 · Apollonia was a prominent ancient Greek city, founded by colonists from Corfu and Corinth in the 6th century BC. Originally named after its semi-legendary founder, Gylax, the city was later renamed in honour of the god Apollo, becoming widely known as Apollonia of Illyria. During this time, the region was dominated by the war-like Illyrians.
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