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The Albanian Flag is a Pelasgian symbol by the Albanians, it means an imperial tradition of the albanian people who where, first under the Roman Empire, and next with it's successor Byzantine Empire. The flag was also an emblem of the most important feudal family (the royal family) the Kastrioti, that early was an vassal of the Byzantine Emperor. After the fallen of Constantinople, was created the first Albanian state, they used the "Kastrioti" flag who was with an two head and the davidian star in the top. The first recorded use of the two headed eagle were the Illyrian recruted soldiers under several Roman emperors with Illyrian origin. The Albanian two-headed eagle depicts the people of Albania, who call themselves as sons of eagle.
The two head eagle is an Pelasgian symbol, so is at last 6000 year old !!!
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe Albanian flag prominently features a black eagle against a red background. Its history goes back to the Ottoman Empire. This flag has changed often over the peaceful and war-torn decades. These changes have modernized the flag somewhat.
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∙ 15y agoThe national flag of Albania is a red flag with a black two-headed eagle in the center.
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∙ 14y agoThe national colors of Albania according to the colors of the nation's flag are red and black.
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Why does the Albanian flag have a two headed eagle on it?
The Red and Black flag is the Albanian Flag, and the Blue, White, and Yellow flag is the national flag.
Is Albanian flag the best in the world?
This varies based on who you ask. If you are Albanian, you would probably think it's the best flag, if you aren't you probably do not agree.
What is the color of Albania?
The Albanian flag is black and red.
Why kosovo flying albanian flag?
becuse they are albanians
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.
What is the meaning of the Albanian word 'zog'?
Zog means 'bird' in Albanian
Why do they say Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr is albanian?
He brought an (official) Albanian flag to the moon during the Apollo 14 trip. He later gave this to an Albanian diplomat, which led experts to believe that he was Albanian.
What does the Albanian flag look like?
It is a two headed eagle.
What do the colors on the albanian flag represent?
red:blood black:freedom
What does the black eagle on the albanian flag represent?
It is the crest of the old king of Albania.
What is the meaning of the Albanian word makinë?
Car
How does the Albanian flag look like?
It is a black double headed eagle on a red background.
