Epidamnos
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For mythological figure, see Epidamnus (mythology).
This article is about the settlements in Illyria. For modern city, see Durrës.
The city of Epidamnos (Ancient Greek: Επίδαμνος), later the Roman Dyrrachium[1][2][3] (Δυρράχιον; modern Durrës, Albania), was founded in 627 BC[4] in Illyria by Greek colonists from Corinth and Corcyra (modern Corfu).[5][6]
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Επίδαμνος (in Greek) | |
Alternative name | Durrës |
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Location | Durrës, Durrës County, Albania |
Region | Northern Albania |
Coordinates | 41°16′N 19°30′E |
Type | Settlement |
Part of | Durrës |
History | |
Founded | 7th century BC |
Cultures | Greek, Roman, |
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