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What does dardania mean in Albanian?
The etymology of the name Dardania has been associated with the Albanian word “dardha” meaning pear. [ 1] Bardyllis was a king of Dardania whose name in Albanian literally means “White-Star” from Bardh(White) and Yll(Star).[ 2] The region was inhabited by Illyrians, Celts[3][4] and Thracians.[
What is Illyrian haplogroup?
Yes, I2a or the Illyrian haplogroup is more prominent in Dalmatian & Bosnian Croats than Albanians. Some put the number of Illyrian genes in Dalmatian &Bosnian Croats at up to 80\%, although it can range from 60 to 80\% which is more than Albanians 20–30\%.
What was life like for the Illyrians?
Another famous Greek colony, Apollonia, arose between Durrës and the port city of Vlorë. The Illyrians produced and traded cattle, horses, agricultural goods, and wares fashioned from locally mined copper and iron. Feuds and warfare were constant facts of life for the Illyrian tribes, and Illyrian pirates plagued shipping on the Adriatic Sea.
Where did the Illyrians live in Italy?
The Illyrians occupied lands extending from the Danube, Sava, and Morava rivers to the Adriatic Sea and the Sar Mountains. At various times, groups of Illyrians migrated over land and sea into Italy. The Illyrians carried on commerce and warfare with their neighbors.
What is the origin of the Albanians?
Most historians of the Balkans believe the Albanian people are in large part descendants of the ancient Illyrians, who, like other Balkan peoples, were subdivided into tribes and clans. The name Albania is derived from the name of an Illyrian tribe called the Arber, or Arbereshë, and later Albanoi, that lived near Durrës.
What do Illyrian friezes in Slovenia represent?
Illyrian friezes discovered near the present-day Slovenian city of Ljubljana depict ritual sacrifices, feasts, battles, sporting events, and other activities. The Illyrian kingdom of Bardhyllus became a formidable local power in the fourth century B.C.