Archaeology in Albania

During the XIX century Albania was "invaded" by foreign archaeologists. The first National Archaeological Museum was established in 1948, and then sistenatic research began in Apollonia. Archaeology in Albania is rich of information and it is very important for many conferences and also written in many books. There are many testimonials of prehistoric human beings living in Albanian territories and also of some prehistorical houses. The region of Korca, in South -Eastern Albania is the most-known. Testimonials about the Illyrian period are in many and they are clear. Research in Durres and Apolonia, Butrint and Ardenitza verify the Illyrian existence in Albanian territories. Illyrian cities were created in the Vth century b.c.

Ancient city of Apollonia One of the most important cities in the antique world Cicero .... click more Artifacts found in Apollonia Demonstrations of Illyrian culture : Relief with gladiators ,"STELE" "Descend of Hades" ,The theatre, click more Monuments in Apollonia The bouleuterion,Lion's head Fountain of Cephissus,The odeon Acropolis,Church of St Mary Illyrian walls, click more Livia is back the head was stolen from the Butrint museum in 1991 ,in april 2001 it returned to Albania click more

Ancient City of Butrint The Roman poet Virgil described Butrint in Book III of the Aeneid as a "Troy in miniature," click more Learn more about Butrint Butrint is mentioned frequently in the letters of Cicero , who, compared it with Antium . click more Monuments in Butrint Theater,Temple of Asklepios Roman Baths,marble statues Early Christian Baptistry click more Arch-News Fresh archeological uncoverings in Albania click more

Ancient Albania The origins of the Albanian people, Albanian language ,Illyrians ,the kingdoms , Illyrian culture, old Cities.... click more Ancient city of Amantia Amantia pure Illyrian city fascinating place It was established about 350BC. The work Coastal Passage,attributed to Scylax links it.... click more Kingdom's of Illyria The earliest known king of Illyria was Hyllus (The Star) ,Bardhyllus (White Star),was an other prominent of the Illyrian kings click more

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