Chimaera, Himarë
Properties
ID | 122405 |
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System Class | Place |
Place | Fortified Settlement |
Case Study | Beyond East and West: Sacred Landscapes Duklja and Raška |
Administrative unit | Qark Vlora , Albania |
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Description
Himara was first mentioned as Chimaera by plinius in the 2nd century BCE. In the 6th century, the fortified settlement of Himara was mentioned by Procopius. The town was part of the archdiocese of Naupaktos in the 9th century, and in the 10th century it became part of the archiocese of Ohrid. During the War between the Normans and Byzantines Himara was an important Byzantine military base. As many other towns in Albania also Himara was ruled by the Anjou in the aftermath of the fourth crusade. In 1338-1339, Himara was supporting Andronikos III. King Alfonso V sent Catalans to Himara to defend the town against the Ottomans. The Ottomans got sovereignty over Himara in 1479 because of the peace treaty with Venice, only to loose the town to Skanderbeg. After the Ottomans defeated Skanderbeg, they destroyed the castle of Himara.