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Albanopolis (Albanian: Albanopolis or Albanët; Ancient Greek: Ἀλβανόπολις, romanized: Albanópolis) was a city in ancient Roman Macedon specifically in Epirus Nova, the city of the Albanoi, an Illyrian tribe.
Albanopolis was a city, most likely in ancient Armenia, known in Christianity as being the location at which the apostle Bartholomew was crucified or flayed alive. Historical accounts
Ptolemy (100–170 CE) is the first author who mentions them under the name Albanoi. Their central settlement was called Albanopolis ( Ἀλβανόπολις) and was located roughly between the Mat and Shkumbin rivers, in central Albania. The archaeological site of Zgërdhesh has been identified as the likely location of Albanopolis.
Jan 17, 2024 · Albanopolis, an ancient city located in present-day Albania, has intrigued historians and archaeologists for years. Its exact location remained a mystery for centuries until archaeological evidence pointed towards the vicinity of Zgerdhesh hill, near Krujë.
Albanopolis was the ancient capital of the Alban tribe, located near Kruja. Learn about its history, archaeological finds, and how to visit the site of Zgërdhesh.
Oct 2, 2020 · Krujë is a mountain village with a rich history, including Albanopolis, the possible site of an ancient Roman city. Learn about Skanderbeg, the national hero, at the castle museum and enjoy traditional food at Restorant Bardhi.
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Zgërdhesh is an archeological site in Albania near of the modern town of Kruja, in a village called Halilaj. The Illyrian settlement was founded in the 7th or 6th century BC and flourished for the next 3 centuries, before being abandoned in the 2nd century BC.
