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What does the name Illyria mean?
Ancient people that lived in Western Balkans. Today Illyrians are modern Albanians. The name "Illyria" came from the words "I lirë", which in Illyrian/Albanian means "Free".
Are there legends or stories about the Albanian flag?
Yes , surely . Albania as any other country has it's own flag history . The Albanian flag includes a red filled with a black eagle in it. The eagle has been a symbol of Albanian people since ancient times. Pirro of Epir ( an albanian king - at that time the albanians were known as illyrians ) was saved bu an eagle and the soldiers called him " Eagle" so it become a symbol . It was inherited and today it's in the Albanian Flag !Silva me . Hope I helped.
Who are Illyrians?
they were abitants of ancient Albania
Where did the ancient illyrians originate from?
central europe
What has the author J J Wilkes written?
J. J. Wilkes has written: 'Dalmatia' -- subject(s): History 'The Illyrians' -- subject(s): Illyrians
Are Albanians Illyrian?
The Illyrians were living in what is now Albania.
What race would the illyrians be considered in modern time?
Albanians
Illyrians and gauls are brothers?
Yes, half brothers though.
What nation is the descendant of the Illyrians?
Yes, the Albanians are entirely descendants of the Illyrians with small admixtures of Thracian and Dacian tribes. The Albanians are considered as the most ancient Race in Southeastern and eastern Europe.
The true story of Albania and the Albanian people?
Albania: all claim that it is the most ancient place in Balkans. It has Avery ancient history and albanians are descended from Illyrians. Some historians say that albanians maybe the superior race that Hitler talked about ''the aryan race''+ alb-=white Oh well you can search on int.
Are albanians serbs?
No Albanian is not Slavic. Albanian is Albanian. Slavic is close to being Albanian, and surrounds areas of Albanian heritage. However, the two are different ethnic groups.
Are Albanians Albanese?
It does in italian, according to this site:http://www.ciaoamerica.org/AlbaneseConnection.html)"Albanese" or "Albanesi" which occurs in several of the Italian names above is the Italian languageword for "Albanian" or "Albanians", respectively. ("Albanese" is also a common surname among theArbëresh and their overseas descendants.)
