Illyrian Kings: A Handbook on Illyrian Monarchy; Main Rulers and Dynasties.
Illyrian kings are mentioned in few literal sources, even those written by ancient Greek and Roman authors, thus external and often hostile to Illyrians. As…
Dyrrachium: Port & Gateway between West & East
Dyrrachium (or Dyrrhachium) refers to the ancient city that flourished on the territory of the current coastal city of Durrës in Albania. The name is…
Dimal: An Intriguing City Where Civilizations Clashed
The Illyrian city of Dimal (or Dimallum) was apparently founded sometime during the first half of the IV-th century B.C.E. However, Hammond (1968) credits Pyrrhus…
Apollonia: the Mighty Colony in Illyria
Apollonia was one of the most powerful Hellenic colonies in the Adriatic. It occupied a strategic position allowing for communication with the Illyrian, Greek, and…
Bylis: City of Mosaics
Bylis was an Illyrian city inhabited by the Illyrian tribe of the Bylines. The earliest literary source related to the Bylis region belongs to “Periplus”…
Cleopatra of Macedon: the Other Cleopatra Who Ruled in Two Continents
Cleopatra of Macedon (also known as Cleopatra of Epirus) was born around 357 B.C.E. as the daughter of Philip II of Macedon and Olympias. She…
Epirus before Pyrrhus and after Alexander the Molossian
The period following the rule of Alexander I of Epirus Epirus before Pyrrhus and after the demise of Alexander the Molossian is dominatied by periods…
Epirus during Alexander the Molossian rule
Despite the intervention of Philip, the reign among the Molossians remained within the same royal family, known as the Aeacides family. However, Alexander, coming from…
Albanian Natural Parks: Top 10 Natural Parks to Visit in Albania
Albanian Natural Parks are among the most beautiful in the Balkans. Also, Albania is among the European countries with the largest protected surfaces per overall…
Albanian Archaeological Parks: Top 10 Ancient Sites to Explore in Albania
Albanian archaeological parks are among must-visit attractions in Albania. Almost all of them date back at least to Antiquity revealing artifacts of a sophisticated civilization.…
Albanian Road Trip: Top 10 Itineraries to Drive Through in Albania
Taking an Albanian road trip is an authentic way to explore Albania. The road infrastructure of the country lacks proper standards but you can still…
Albanian Cities: Top 10 Cities to Visit in Albania
Albanian cities, apart from the capital of Tirana, are relatively small. Thus, they can offer adequate modern amenities to inhabitants while still preserving the charm…
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