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Aug 20, 2023 · The discovery beneath Lake Ohrid in the village of Lin, Albania, confirms that lakeshore settlements of the region — which straddles the mountainous border of North Macedonia — are much older...
Durrës (/ ˈ d ʊr ə s / DUURR-əs, Albanian:; Albanian definite form: Durrësi) is the second-most-populous city of the Republic of Albania and seat of Durrës County and Durrës Municipality. It is one of Albania's oldest continuously inhabited cities, with roughly 2,500 years of recorded history.
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Cities and towns in Albania belong to the following size ranges in terms of the number of population: One city larger than 250,000: Tirana. Seven cities from 50,000 to 250,000: Durrës, Fier, Elbasan, Kamëz, Korçë, Shkodër and Vlorë. Four cities from 20,000 to 50,000: Berat, Lushnjë, Pogradec and Kavajë.
Nov 13, 2023 · In the port city of Durrës on the Adriatic Sea in western Albania, archaeologists have unearthed a unique mosaic dating back 1900 years. Credit: Vox News. Durrës, recognized as one of the oldest and most significant port cities in the Balkans, has a history spanning nearly 3,000 years, making it Albania’s ancient gem overlooking the ...
Sep 21, 2023 · From Vlora to Trieste, Durrës remains the oldest city on the eastern side of the Adriatic Sea. This has increased the interest of foreigners in the museums and monuments discovered, mainly in the second half of the last century.
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).
Tirana is the capital and largest city in the country, followed by Durrës, Vlorë, and Shkodër . In ancient times, the Illyrians inhabited northern and central regions of Albania, whilst Epirotes inhabited the south. Several important ancient Greek colonies were also established on the coast.
