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5 days ago · The origin of the Albanians has been the subject of historical, linguistic, archaeological and genetic studies. The first mention of the ethnonym Albanoi occurred in the 2nd century AD by Ptolemy describing an Illyrian tribe who lived around present-day central Albania.
1 day ago · e. The Albanians ( / ælˈbeɪniənz, ɔːl -/ a (w)l-BAY-nee-ənz; Albanian: Shqiptarët, pronounced [ʃcipˈtaɾət]) are an ethnic group native to the Balkan Peninsula who share a common Albanian ancestry, culture, history and language. [66] They primarily live in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia as well as in Croatia ...
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5 days ago · Illyrians. Illyrian tribes in the 1st–2nd centuries AD. The Illyrians ( Ancient Greek: Ἰλλυριοί, Illyrioi; Latin: Illyrii) were a group of Indo-European-speaking people who inhabited the western Balkan Peninsula in ancient times. They constituted one of the three main Paleo-Balkan populations, along with the Thracians and Greeks .
5 days ago · After serving as the centre of a medieval Serbian empire, Kosovo was ruled by the Ottoman Empire from the mid-15th to the early 20th century, a period when Islam grew in importance and the population of Albanian speakers in the region increased.
1 day ago · Explore the Albanian Alps. The Albanian Alps are home to some of the most beautiful and least explored landscapes in Europe. These offer great opportunities for climbing, camping and adventure sports. On your trip to Albania do not miss the best kept secret of the old continent. Enjoy the Beach
4 days ago · By Prof. Dr. Fedhon Meksi. Memorie.al / Chronologically and not only, after Dr. Vangjel Meksi (1770 – 1823), one of the doctors of Ali Pasha Tepelena, the first translator of the “New Testament” (1821), “the most important Albanian writer of the beginning of the 19th century”, says “…Apostol Meksi, also this doctor, who, together with Konstandin Kristoforidhin, gave the first ...
5 days ago · Travel Advice. Albania. Our travel advice helps you to make informed decisions when you’re planning a trip overseas and offers you an objective assessment of the risks you could face. Still current at: 03 May 2024. Updated on: 19 April 2024. Security Status. Normal Precautions. — Overview. — Safety and security. — Local laws and customs. — Health.
