Gjergj Kastrioti, known as Skanderbeg, was an Albanian nobleman in the 15th century who led a military rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in what is now Albania and surrounding areas. He rose through the ranks of the Ottoman army before deserting and becoming the ruler of several regions in northern Albania. In 1444, he united much of northern Albania under his leadership for the first time. His resistance helped define the ethnic identity of Albanians, though he was only able to maintain control over a small area. Skanderbeg's rebellion did not gain support in Venetian-controlled northern or Ottoman-controlled southern Albania.

1. Check In Albania
By : Arenoard Shahu
Subject : English
Class : X3
School : “Aleks Buda”

2. The history of Albania forms a part of the history of
Europe. During the classical times, Albania was
home to several Illyrian tribes such as
the Ardiaei, Albanoi, Amantini, Enchele, Taulantii an
d many others, but also Thracian and Greek tribes,
as well as several Greek colonies established on
the Illyrian coast. In the 3rd century BC, the area
was annexed by Rome and became part of
the Roman
provinces of Dalmatia, Macedonia and Moesia
Superior. Afterwards, the territory remained under
Roman and Byzantine control until the Slavic
migrations of the 7th century. It was integrated into
the Bulgarian Empire in the 9th century.
In the Middle Ages, the Principality of Arbër and a
Sicilian dependency known as the medieval
Kingdom of Albania were established. Some areas
became part of the Venetian and Serbian Empire,
but passed to the Ottoman Empire in the 15th
century.
The History Of Albania

4. A member of the noble Kastrioti family, he was sent
to the Ottoman court as hostage, where he was
educated and entered the service of the Ottoman
sultan for the next twenty years. He rose through the
ranks, culminating in the appointment
as sanjakbey (governor) of the Sanjak of Dibra in
1440. In 1443, he deserted the Ottomans during
the Battle of Niš and became the ruler
of Krujë, Svetigrad, and Modrič. In 1444, he was
appointed the chief commander of the short-
lived League of Lezhë that consolidated nobility
throughout what is today Northern Albania. Thus, for
the first time Albania was united under a single
leader.Skanderbeg's rebellion was not a
general uprising of Albanians, because he did not
gain support in the Venetian-controlled north or in
the Ottoman-controlled south.
The Hero Of Albania
Gjergj Kastrioti (6 May 1405 – 17 January 1468), known as
Skanderbeg , was an Albanian nobleman and military
commander who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in
what is today Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, [a]
Montenegro and Serbia.

5. Despite this military valor he was not able to do more than to
hold his own possessions within the very small area in
nowadays northern Albania where almost all of his victories
against the Ottomans took place.His rebellion was a national
rebellion.The resistance led by him brought Albanians of
different regions and dialects together in a common cause,
helping define the ethnic identity of the Albanians.

6. The Culture of Albania (Albanian: Kultura Shqiptare;
Albanian pronunciation: is a term that embodies the
artistic, culinary, literary, musical, political and social
elements that are representative of Albania and
Albanians. Albanian culture has been considerably
shaped by the geography and history of Albania. It
grew from that of the Illyrians, with their pagan
beliefs and specific way of life in the wooded areas
of far Southern Europe. Albanian culture has also
been influenced by the Ancient Greeks, Romans,
Byzantines and Ottomans. Albanians can be
culturally and linguistically separated into two
groups such as the northern Ghegs and southern
Tosks.The line of demarcation between both
groups, based on dialect, is the Shkumbin River that
crosses Albania from east to west. Outside of
Albania, Gheg is mostly spoken by the Albanians of
Kosovo, northwestern North Macedonia,
Montenegro and Croatia (Arbanasi).
Culture Of Albania

7. The Traditions of Albania refers to
the traditions, beliefs, values and customs that belong within
the culture of the Albanian people. Those traditions have
influenced daily life in Albania for centuries and are still
practiced throughout Albania, Balkans and Diaspora. The
Albanians have a unique culture, which progressed over the
centuries of its strategic geography and its distinct historical
evolution.
Albania is home to various religious communities such
as Muslims, Christians and Jews and religious tolerance is
among the most important values of the Albanian tradition. It
is widely accepted, that Albanians are well known for those
important values; the peaceful coexistence among the
believers of different religions and beliefs in the country.[1][2]
Albania is a very hospitable culture; hospitality is a
fundamental custom of the local society and serving food is
integral to the hosting of guests and visitors. It is not
infrequent for visitors to be invited to eat and drink with
locals.
The Traditions of Albania

9. Tirana is located in the center of Albania and is
enclosed by mountains and hills with Mount
Dajt elevating on the east and a slight valley on the
northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance.
Due to its location within the Plain of Tirana and the
close proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, the city is
particularly influenced by
a Mediterranean seasonal climate. It is among the
wettest and sunniest cities in Europe, with 2,544 hours
of sun per year.
Tirana flourished as a city in 1614 but the region that
today corresponds to the city's territory has been
continuously inhabited since the Iron Age. The city's
territory was inhabited by several Illyrian tribes but had
no importance within Illyria. Indeed, it was annexed
by Rome and became an integral part of the Roman
Empire following the Illyrian Wars. The heritage of that
period is still evident and represented by the Mosaics of
Tirana. Later, in the 5th and 6th centuries,
a Paleochristian basilica was built around this site.
Tirana