Illyrians

6 artifacts · 600 BCE – 229 BCE · architecture (3) · battle (1) · people (1) · artifact (1)

The Illyrians, occupying the western Balkans, were known for their fierce independence and complex societies. Here, explore artifacts and architectural remnants that narrate their conflicts, including the famed Illyro-Roman Wars and the legacy of Queen Teuta.

The Collection

• Apollonia — 600 BCE · architecture
• Butrint — 600 BCE · architecture
• Illyrian Helmet — 500 BCE · artifact
• Byllis — 350 BCE · architecture
• Queen Teuta — 231 BCE · people
• Illyro-Roman Wars — 229 BCE · battle