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About Apollonia. Apollonia is an ancient site in Albania, near the city of Fier, which was home to a succession of civilisations, including a Roman city in southern Illyria in classical antiquity. The city reached its zenith in the 3rd or 4th century BC; however, today it lies in ruin.
Vlorë – Discover Albania’s second-largest port city with its blend of modernity and ancient ruins. Gjirokastër – Marvel at the imposing 13th-century castle dominating this historical city center. Your Turn to Visit. Whether you’re a history buff, an archaeology enthusiast, or a cultural explorer, Apollonia is sure to captivate.
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c. 400 – c. 200 BC [34] [35] Toluca, in the State of Mexico, has been continuously inhabited at least since the 8th century BC. [36] [dubious – discuss] The oldest sedentary remains ( Calixtlahuaca) date from around the 600 BC to 400 BC. [citation needed] Papantla / El Tajín. Totonac people.
- Butrint. Butrint is one of Albania’s iconic destinations which means you simply cannot visit the country without stopping by this wonderful ancient city.
- Apollonia. The one city among many others that was worthy of the name of Apollo! Founded during the 6 century B.C., the city is written about by Cicero and its famous academy attended by Octavius Augustus, one of the most famous Roman Emperors.
- Byllis. Built during the 4 and 5 centuries, Byllis Archaeological Park is the largest Illyrian city in the south of Albania. Designed by Hippodamus of Miletus, the father of European urban planning, this city is as modern as an ancient city gets.
- Amantia. This archaeological park is yet another powerful testimony to the ancient history of the Ionian coast! Amantia was founded during the 5 century B.C.
The coastal and port town of Durres, the second largest city of the country, is one of the oldest centers of Albania and Europe. The city itself is not one of the most beautiful you’ll see in your Albanian itinerary, but behind the port and the ugly buildings of the coast, is hidden the largest amphitheater of the Balkans, a must-see destination for every history lover.
A short-lived monarchical state known as the Principality of Albania (1914–1925) was succeeded by an even shorter-lived first Albanian Republic (1925-1928). Another monarchy, the Kingdom of Albania (1928–1939), replaced the republic. The country endured occupation by Italy just prior to World War II (1939–1945).
The main trade route of Africa was the track across the Saharan Desert – the Trans-Saharan Route, nowadays called the Trans-Saharan Highway. This route was used to move valuable goods between Western Africa and the port cities built along the northern coast of the continent. Traders moved across the desert in large parties (groups) called ...
