Xhamadan
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A xhamadan or xhamadani is a traditional wool garment worn by Albanian men. It can be sleeved or sleeveless. The sleeveless xhamadan is only one type of the Albanian vest, the other two being the xham
Xhamadan of Isa Boletini, an Albanian freedom fighter of early 20th century
Men from Kukes wearing xhamadan
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.