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Author(s): Anja Fabiani
Subject(s): Archaeology, Cultural history, Museology & Heritage Studies
Published by: Mednarodni inštitut za bližnjevzhodne in balkanske študije IFIMES
Keywords: Albania; culture; heritage; Apollonia; archaeological park;

Summary/Abstract: Albania is a country of rich cultural-historic heritage, home to many archaeological sites from various periods – Greek, Roman, Venetian, Albanian, etc. Apollonia Archaeological Park is one of Albania’s sites with a significant value; the ancient Illyrian city was the biggest and most important one amongst 30 cities in the whole ancient world, which were named in honor of the God Apollo, originally founded in the territories of Illyrians Taulantis about 620 BC. The monuments of this city have 1000 years of history. These monuments are scattered around the park, making Apollonia the largest archaeological park in Albania.

  • Issue Year: 4/2012
  • Issue No: 1 (6)
  • Page Range: 148-149
  • Page Count: 2
  • Language: English
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