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Albanopolis (Albanian: Albanopolis or Albanët; Ancient Greek: Ἀλβανόπολις, romanized: Albanópolis) [1] [2] 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. [1] [2] [3]
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.
Oct 2, 2020 · Albanopolis is thought to have been established around 150 AD, nearly 300 years after the Roman Empire conquered the area. Krujë was also the first capital of the Albanian state during the middle ages, starting in 1190.
Jan 17, 2024 · Albanopolis, nestled in the rugged terrain of Albania, boasts a rich history. The city’s remains provide a glimpse into its architectural prowess. The Illyrians constructed it using local stone and traditional building techniques.
Albanopolis was a city in ancient Roman Macedon specifically in Epirus Nova, the city of the Albanoi, an Illyrian tribe. Albanopolis has been located by various scholars at the modern-day village of Zgërdhesh or at Krujë.
Albanopolis is a ruined Roman city located near Zgërdhesh village in Durrës County, Albania. It was founded in the 2nd century AD. The ruins include the acropolis, the defensive wall, and an early Christian chapel.
