Timeline of Kosovo history
timeline of notable events in the history of Kosovo
This is a timeline containing events regarding the history of Kosovo.
Prehistory, Roman era – 13th century AD
5500–4500 BC: The Neolithic archaeological culture of Vinča occupied a large area of Central Balkans.
4th century BC: The establishment of the Dardanian Kingdom.
393 – 358 - The reign of Bardyllis in Dardania.
335 – 295 - (approximately) The reign of Cleitus the Illyrian (the son of Bardyllis) in Dardania.
295 – 290 – The reign of Bardylis II in Dardania.
231 – 206 – The reign of Longarus in Dardania.
206 – 176 – The reign of Bato of Dardania.
2nd century BC: The Roman Empire conquered Illyria in 168 BC. The Central Balkans was prior to the Roman conquest held by Illyrians, Thracians and Celts, while the Kosovo region was specifically inhabited by the Triballi, a Thracian tribe.
87–27 BC: The Dardani settled in the southwest of Triballi area in 87BC. The Dardani were possibly an Illyro-Thracian.
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