Illyria

: This article is about the ancient region in the south of Europe. For other uses of this word, see Illyria (disambiguation).

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In classical history, Illyria or Illyricum or Illyrikon was a region in the western part of today's Balkan Peninsula inhabited by the tribes and clans of Illyrians, an ancient people who probably spoke an Indo-European language (the Illyrian languages).

Related Topics:
Balkan Peninsula - Illyrians - Indo-European - Illyrian languages

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The main cities of Illyria were Lissus and (probably) Epidamnus. Around 1000 BC, the Illyrians may have moved onto the land that would become known as Illyria. For at least the next millennium, they occupied lands extending from the Danube, Sava, and Morava rivers to the Adriatic Sea and the ?ar Mountains.

Related Topics:
Lissus - Epidamnus - 1000 BC - Danube - Sava - Morava - Adriatic Sea - ?ar Mountain

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