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| '''Illyrians''' (Albanian: ''Ilir''), one of the oldest people of Balkans, ancestors of Albanians, as well supposed to be successors of Pelasgians, the oldest ever people known to have lived in Balkans. The name ''Illyr'' (Albanian: ''Ilir'') is supposed to refer to Albanian word (adjective) ''I lirë'' meaning ''free''. (Whether the Albanian language descends from an Illyrian language is disputed among scholars Whether the Albanian language descends from an Illyrian language is disputed among scholars (see Origin of Albanians). ''(see ])'' | '''Illyrians''' (Albanian: ''Ilir''), one of the oldest people of Balkans, ancestors of Albanians, as well supposed to be successors of ], the oldest ever people known to have lived in Balkans. The name ''Illyr'' (Albanian: ''Ilir'') is supposed to refer to Albanian word (adjective) ''I lirë'' meaning ''free''. (Whether the Albanian language descends from an Illyrian language is disputed among scholars Whether the Albanian language descends from an Illyrian language is disputed among scholars (see Origin of Albanians). ''(see ])'' | ||
| One the other hand Illyrians are an ] people, who developed their own culture, language and anthropological attributes in their land, the western part of ] peninsula as mentioned by the ancient writers. They are authentic. | One the other hand Illyrians are an ] people, who developed their own culture, language and anthropological attributes in their land, the western part of ] peninsula as mentioned by the ancient writers. They are authentic. | ||
| Illyrians lived in the whole ], from ]’s branches ] and ] in the north, to ] in the south and ] in the east. Some Illyrians crossed the ] and settled in Southern Italy (Mesappi, Japyges, Lucanes, Picentines, Peucetii etc.) | Illyrians lived in the whole ], from ]’s branches ] and ] in the north, to ] in the south and ] in the east. Some Illyrians crossed the ] and settled in Southern Italy (Mesappi, Japyges, Lucanes, Picentines, Peucetii etc.) | ||
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Illyrians (Albanian: Ilir), one of the oldest people of Balkans, ancestors of Albanians, as well supposed to be successors of Pelasgians, the oldest ever people known to have lived in Balkans. The name Illyr (Albanian: Ilir) is supposed to refer to Albanian word (adjective) I lirë meaning free. (Whether the Albanian language descends from an Illyrian language is disputed among scholars Whether the Albanian language descends from an Illyrian language is disputed among scholars (see Origin of Albanians). (see Origin of Albanians) One the other hand Illyrians are an indo-european people, who developed their own culture, language and anthropological attributes in their land, the western part of Balkans peninsula as mentioned by the ancient writers. They are authentic. Illyrians lived in the whole Western Balkans, from Danube’s branches Sava and Drava in the north, to Arta Gulf in the south and Vardar in the east. Some Illyrians crossed the Adriatic Sea and settled in Southern Italy (Mesappi, Japyges, Lucanes, Picentines, Peucetii etc.) Ethnic atrributes of Illyrians begin to establish in the middle of the second millenium BC (medium bronze period).
Illyrian tribes
The biggest Illyrian tribes were: the Taulanti, Encheleae, Ardiei, Dardani, Paeones, Dalmates, Albani, Penestae, Molossi, Chaones, Thesproti etc. See List of Illyrian tribes.