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1 day ago · Despite some stubborn resistance by some patriots, especially at Durrës, the Italians made short work of the Albanians. Durrës was captured on 7 April, Tirana the following day, Shkodër and Gjirokastër on 9 April, and almost the entire country by 10 April.
3 days ago · Montenegro was the first to declare war on 25 September ( O.S. )/8 October. After issuing an impossible ultimatum to the Ottoman Porte on 13 October, Bulgaria, Serbia and Greece declared war on the Ottomans on 17 October (1912). The declarations of war attracted a large number of war correspondents.
May 14, 2024 · by Dario Radley. May 14, 2024. During excavations preceding a school construction project in Durrës, Albania, archaeologists unearthed a 1,600-year-old indoor pool. Situated in what is believed to be an aristocratic neighborhood, this pool is adorned with intricately detailed mosaics, showcasing a level of artistry uncommon for its time.
May 17, 2024 · Print. In the Albanian port city of Durrës, archaeologists have made a sensational discovery: a 1600-year-old Roman indoor pool, a first of its kind in the area. This find happened whilst Albanian archaeologists were excavating the site for a future school building, and stumbled upon the ruins of ancient villas once inhabited by Roman elites.
4 days ago · Gjergj Kastrioti ( c. 1405 – 17 January 1468), commonly known as Skanderbeg, was an Albanian feudal lord and military commander who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in what is today Albania, North Macedonia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia . A member of the noble Kastrioti family, he was sent as a hostage to the Ottoman court.
May 15, 2024 · Posted May 15 (edited) Archaeologists have found a suspected Roman villa and an indoor pool dating from AD 1-400 in the city of Durrës, Albania. Durrës is a port city on the Adriatic. Above is evidence of the mosaic floor that was uncovered. Durrës is already well known for its Roman amphitheater.
May 11, 2024 · Table of Contents. Top free things to do in Durrës Albania. Bay of Durrës Albania: Gjiri I Lalzit. Main beach in Durrës Albania: Beach of Durrës. Ancient landmark in Durrës Albania: Durrës Castle. Main mosque in Durrës Albania: Faith Mosque. Waterfront promenade in Durrës Albania: Vollga Promenade.
