Albanians
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Albanians are an ethnic group and nation native to the Balkan Peninsula who share a common Albanian ancestry, culture, history and language. They are the main ethnic group of Albania and Kosovo, and t
Glass necklace, 7th – 8th century, Shurdhah
The city of Krujë served as the royal seat of the Principality of Arbanon and later as the noble residence of the Kastrioti family.
16th century illustration of the Stradiots
Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg led a successful rebellion to resist Ottoman expansion into Europe for 25 years.
Culture of Albania
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Albanian culture or the culture of Albanians is a term that embodies the artistic, culinary, literary, musical, political and social elements that are representative of ethnic Albanians, which implies
Albanian women dressed in traditional costumes at the Sofra Dardane festival in Bajram Curri
National History Museum in Krujë
The Kanun is still today applied by Ghegs in the north of Albania.
A typical Oda