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78-632: The name Kavajë is mentioned in Ottoman archives from the Land Registry of the Sanjak of Albania for the years 1431–1432. In the documents, first published by Turkish researcher Halil İnalcık this locality was part of. On Latin Maps it was mentioned as Cavalli . There have been varied opinions on the origin of Kavajë as an inhabited settlement. Until recently, researchers believed the early beginnings of this region as

156-417: A 3,200 m² park, it also faced criticism for replacing historic shady trees with palm trees, making the city center less walkable due to the heat. The rehabilitation was controversial for demolishing the “Obelisk of Democracy” (Two Fingers monument), which symbolized Albania’s anti-communist struggle in the 1990s. The monument, an emblem of the fight for democracy, was replaced with a red-and-black version that

234-540: A long-standing tradition in Kavajë. Some of the most popular dances include: "Vallja e Zileve" , "Vallja e Qypave" , "Vallja dyshe e rëndë e Kavajës" , "Vallja e Qilimave" , etc. Among the most outstanding dancers and choreographers who have remained popular include: Zyhra and Gani Ferra, Remzi Gjeçi, Madrid Maliqati, Ibrahim Roçi, Gëzim Agolli, Arianit Boraku, Leonard Mitrushi, Esdalin Gorani, Myrteza Dimni and others. Historically

312-405: A mild climate and so the people are very hospitable." Scottish diplomat David Urquhart describes his encounter upon arriving in Kavajë in this 1831 piece: The next day, in the afternoon, I arrived at Cavalha [Kavaja], and on entering the place, which contains between two and three hundred Guegue families, I met Ibrahim Bey, the proprietor of this place and the surrounding country, accompanied by

390-417: A period of 3–5 years. In addition, partial plans are laid out for each of the zoning areas. Each plan studies the development of the area, where to set up a school, a kindergarten, a park, a recreational area, etc. The new City Center Masterplan devised by Tirana-based architecture studio "Atelier4" was approved in 2007. The plan covered an area of 40.5 ha (100 acres) which included the historic city center,

468-495: A person's life, the joy of love, friendship, grief, hatred and other various phenomena of life's attitudes. Some of the most authentic lyrical songs from this region include: "Mun aty ke shtatë zymbylat", "Këndon gjeli pika-pika", "Kënga e gjemitarit", all believed to have been composed and sung by popular singers of the time like Pol Kanapari, Hasan Sakati, Zenel Kalushi and Islam Xhatufa. Other popular singers include Thabit Rexha, Liri Rama, Desire Pezaku, Nysrete Hylviu and undoubtedly

546-421: A richness and splendour to their appearance, especially when assembled in numbers, which exceeds, even in effect, that most elegant of costumes, the southern Albanian. I never saw any thing more beautiful than the groups of children. The paleness of complexion which, even in infancy, casts its invariable shade, here yields to the joint influence of the mountains and the north. The little creatures wear, in miniature,

624-516: A settlement should be sought somewhere in the middle of the 16th century. However, relying on the findings of geological fragments and inscriptions, it appears that the origin of this settlement can be traced back to the first centuries BCE. The present day territory of Kavajë has been inhabited since the Late Antiquity . It is believed that the Illyrian tribe of Taulantii built their city Arnisa in

702-417: A troop of savage and picturesque looking horsemen; but they all fell short of the ferocious air of their leader – a man guilty of every crime, and stained with every vice, and detested alike by Turks and Christians. The blood of his nearest relatives was on his head. He possesses – in the way that an Albanian Odjack possesses – an extent of country thirty miles in every direction. I had now fairly entered into

780-465: Is a charming town on a broad, flat and fertile plain at the end of the bay projecting from the gulf, and is surrounded by gardens and vineyards. It has 400 one- and two-storey terraced stonework houses with tiled roofs and embellished with delightful gardens, ponds and fountains. There are also exquisite mansions with towers and pleasure-domes. Many noble families live here, such as the Haris-zade family and

858-547: Is also widely cultivated: hay, clover, corncob, etc. cover 6,924 ha of land and yield an output of 291.3 quintals/ha. The largest production comes from hay. The first Albanian language school opened in Kavajë in the late summer of 1887. The former District of Kavajë has established a public and a private school system which serves for the upbringing and education of the children and youth. Educational Institutions operating in Kavajë are listed as follows: A whole system of public and non-public (private) health institutions operates in

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936-967: Is mostly flat with plenty of sandy and gravel beaches. The main beaches are: Golem (Mali i Robit, Qerret), Karpen (Kepi i Bishtit të Barbaut), Carina (Gjiri i Forsilukut), Kepi i Lagjit (Kalaja e Turrës), Plazhi i Gjeneralit, Spille (Guri i Lëmuar), Greth . Kavajë is located in a Mediterranean Climate region where the summers are dry and hot and the winters are wet and mild. Average surface temperatures range annually between 15.5 to 16 °C (59.9 to 60.8 °F). The following objects/places are declared natural monuments in this region by decree nr.767 dated 20 December 2002: Salt Springs of Golemas, Sulfurous Springs of Fliballie, Laurel of Turrë Castle, Coastal Cliffs of Bardhor, Carina Beach, Sea Fossils of Thartor, Aligned Rocks in Cikallesh, General's Beach, Karstic Caves in Mengaj Population density in urban areas

1014-545: Is one of the earliest available land registers in Ottoman Empire's archives, and was published in 1954. In 1432 Andrew Thopia and Gjergj Arianiti revolted against the empire. When the Albanian Revolt of 1432–36 began the sanjakbey of Albania was Ali Bey Evrenosoglu . The uprising was finally suppressed during the 1435–36 campaigns of Ali Bey and Turakhan Beg . In 1437, when Teodor III Muzaka revolted against

1092-529: The Diplomatic Review in 1866), which numbered among its contributors the socialist Karl Marx . In 1860, he published his book on Lebanon . In 1854, Urquhart married Harriet Angelina Fortescue , an Anglo-Irish aristocrat. The couple had two daughters and three sons: including Francis Fortescue Urquhart . Harriet was involved in Urquhart's work and wrote numerous articles for Diplomatic Review under

1170-627: The Near East Foundation who had commissioned New York based studio "Thompson & Churchill" in charge of the architectural design. Following the Italian fascist occupation of 1939, the school was briefly renamed Italian Agrarian Institute "Arnaldo Mussolini" in honor of Benito Mussolini's younger brother. At the start of World War II , approximately 600 Jews lived in the Republic of Albania. About 400 of them were German and Austrian refugees and

1248-589: The Rumelia Eyalet . When in 1441 Përmet was annexed to the sanjak of Albania, Yakup Bey is mentioned as its sanjakbey. He remained on the position of the sanjakbey of the Sanjak of Albania until September 1442 when he was killed as one of 16 Ottoman sanjakbeys under command of Hadim Sehabeddin Pasha who were all killed by Christian forces commanded by Janos Hunyadi in a battle near Ialomița River . Hadim Suleiman Pasha

1326-413: The 18th century. Its architectonic origin however dates back to the late antiquity in the typology of a "villa rustica", commonly present in the region. After the full restoration of the building, the newly formed museum would be given the status of a cultural monument. The managing group which programmed the conceptual orientation and realisation of the museum was made up of the most reputable authorities of

1404-434: The 18th century; Depots of the former Karpen Saltern (Depot e ish-Kripores së Karpenit) built in the 17th century; Bashtovë Fortress (Kalaja e Bashtovës) built in the 15th century. Sanjak of Albania The Sanjak of Albania ( Ottoman Turkish : سنجاق آرونید , romanized :  Sancâk-ı Arvanid , or آرونید سنجاغی , Arvanid sancâğı ; Albanian : Sanxhaku i Arbërisë or Sanxhaku i Shqipërisë )

1482-400: The 1990s. Despite facing criminal proceedings, Prime Minister Edi Rama defended Rroshi, attributing his legal troubles to the hardships faced by many Albanians seeking to emigrate in the 1990s. Rroshi was praised for his achievements as mayor, despite the controversies surrounding his past. One of the major works under his tenure was the rehabilitation of the city center and the reconstruction of

1560-512: The East , where he examines Turkey and Greece, while also drawing on work previously done by Arthur Lumley Davids . From 1847 to 1852, he sat in parliament as the member for Stafford , and carried on a vigorous campaign against Lord Palmerston's foreign policy. He was against the imposition of sanitary reform, and vehemently opposed the passage of the Public Health Act 1848 . The action of

1638-515: The East, he founded a periodical called the Portfolio , and in the first issue printed a series of Russian state papers, which made a profound impression. Urquhart was also the self-proclaimed designer of the Circassian national flag (which was adopted as the flag of Adygea in 1992). Urquhart later publicly accused Palmerston, the head of British foreign policy, of being bribed by Russia. This view

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1716-541: The Ottoman court as hostages, and provide the Ottoman army with auxiliary troops. The sanjak was established by 1415–17. After 1431, the capital of the sanjak seems to have been Vlorë . In the 1431–32 period all rural and urban households and their property were registered in all ten districts of the Arvanid sanjak. The 1432 register shows that districts in the Sanjak of Albania were further divided on 335 timars , each composed by two or three villages. The Arvanid register

1794-503: The Ottomans, the sanjak-bey of Albania was his son Yakup Bey . In 1437–38 Skanderbeg was appointed the subaşi of Krujë, after which Hizir Bey was again appointed to that position in November 1438. The first position of Hadim Sehabeddin Pasha outside the sultan's palace was the position of sanjakbey of the Sanjak of Albania, which he held until 1439 when he was appointed as beylerbey of

1872-480: The Pasha-zade family. Kavaja has 4 quarters, including .... and ....; and 4 congregational mosques, including .... in the bazaar, and ..... There are also 4 neighbourhood mosques, all with squat minarets lacking stonework. There are 2 medreses, but the students are not much interested in learning. There are 3 primary schools and 2 dervish tekkes, as well as 200 prosperous and well-kept shops in the bazaar. On both sides of

1950-517: The Socialist and Democratic parties. During the 2023 local elections, the Socialist Party, led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, campaigned heavily in the city. The Socialist leadership highlighted their development projects in Kavajë, including rebuilding efforts after the 2019 earthquake. Kavajë's General Regulatory Masterplan was drafted in 1994 and approved in that same year by the district council. In

2028-584: The Sultan Mahmud II . He found himself increasingly attracted to Turkish civilisation and culture, becoming alarmed at the threat of Russian intervention in the region. Urquhart's campaigning, including the publication of Turkey and its Resources , culminated in his appointment on a trade mission to the region in 1833. He struck such an intimate relationship with the government in Istanbul that he became outspoken in his calls for British intervention on behalf of

2106-698: The Sultan against Muhammad Ali of Egypt in opposition to the policy of Canning. He was recalled by Palmerston just as he published his anti-Moscow pamphlet England, France, Russia and Turkey which brought him into conflict with Richard Cobden . In 1835, he was appointed secretary of embassy at Constantinople in the Ottoman Empire , but an unfortunate attempt to counteract Russian aggressive designs in Circassia , which threatened to lead to an international crisis, again led to his recall in 1837. Urquhart's position

2184-586: The United Kingdom in the Crimean War provoked indignant protests from Urquhart, who contended that Turkey was in a position to fight her own battles without the assistance of other powers. To attack the government, he organized (what became known as "Urquhartite") foreign affairs committees throughout the country. In 1856 (with finance from ironmaster George Crawshay) he became the owner of the Free Press (renamed

2262-616: The area today known as Zik-Xhafaj . Ensuing the Roman Conquest of the region, Kavajë would establish itself as a transit route for Via Egnatia – the road was built by the Romans in order to link a chain of their colonies stretching from the Adriatic Sea to the Bosphorus . The famous Battle of Pharsalus between Julius Caesar and his archrival Pompey took place near Shkëmbi i Kavajës , at

2340-461: The bazaar street grow mulberry trees which provide the bazaar with shade. All the trades are represented here and one finds all kinds of valuable and invaluable goods. The bazaar is wealthy and bustling, since people from Bashtova and Durrës come here to buy their goods and produce. There are 2 khans for travelling tradesmen, also built of carved stonework, in which all sort of fabrics are to be found, as if they were covered bazaars. There are no baths in

2418-465: The bazaar, but over 40 private baths are to be found in the better homes – or so I have been told. Haris-zade Aga has promised to construct a public bath and has secured a lot for it in the bazaar – may God fulfil his intention. No one until now has undertaken such a project. It was deemed unnecessary because the noble families allowed their relatives and retainers to use their private baths. There are many rich businessmen and generous home owners. Kavaja has

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2496-431: The bottom, they wore half slips covered by a type of loosely wrapped clothing known as dimite , which was usually white. For walking, they wore white cotton or silk socks accompanied by tailored shoes, sandals or slippers. When a woman left the house to visit someone, she would wear a long, brightly colored dress made of satin. Lyrical songs express human feelings and spiritual experiences. They express different moments of

2574-626: The capital, Tirana. As of 2023, Kavajë’s population stood at 30,012. The population is distributed as follows: The gender distribution as of 2023 was: Kavajë has long been considered a stronghold of the Democratic Party (PD), largely due to its anti-communist stance and active participation in Albania’s post-communist movements. The city is known for its resistance against communist rule and has historically aligned with right-wing parties. However, this political landscape began to shift in 2013 with

2652-402: The city of Kavajë. Pharmaceutical Services are also fully private. In the whole district there are a total of 12 pharmacies. Theater movement in Kavajë has its origins in early 1919. Several teachers and patriots at the time took the initiative to give spark to the emancipation of the city's cultural life. In the early 20th century, most folk songs were performed with a flute or kavalli as it

2730-770: The climate and soil are suitable for the cultivation of fruits and vegetables, among others strawberries and artichokes. 2,451 ha of agriculture land is used for the cultivation of vegetables where the yield was 186.9 quintals/ha. Fresh vegetables like: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumber, leek, cabbage, green beans, okra, spinach, carrots, etc. are planted on 1,214 ha of land with a yield of 179.2 quintals/ha. Dried vegetables such as onions, garlic, etc. are planted on 370 ha of land and yield 75.5 quintals/ha. Watermelons, cantaloupes, etc. are planted on 867 ha of land and provide an output of 245.4 quintals/ha. Potatoes are planted on 450 ha of land and yield 93.7 quintals/ha. Beans are planted on 1,415 ha of land and yield 11.6 quintals/ha. Fodder

2808-401: The costume was a long woolen belt or leather belt, woolen socks and cow leather sandals or moccasins decorated with tufts at the front. Women's costumes included a type of headdress embroidered with gold and filled with small silver coins. These were typically worn by young brides. Women also wore long-sleeved uncollared shirts, accompanied by a small vest embroidered in silk or gold threads. On

2886-658: The country of the Guegues: they are the northernmost of the three general divisions of Albanians; – the first, to the south, called Châmi, of which Janini [Janina] is the capital; the second, composed of Toxides, the Liapes, and others, extends to Berat; the third, from Berat to the mountains of Monte Negro and Bosnia, are the Guegues. These last, though speaking a dialect of the Skipt, or Albanian, are strongly tinctured with Sclavonian blood; whereas, to

2964-424: The creation of a new administrative center, a cultural center and a commercial center. Under the governance of the Socialist Party, in 2014, Kavajë became part of the “Rilindja Urbane e Qyteteve” (Urban Renaissance of Cities) initiative, which aimed to rehabilitate urban centers across Albania. While the project modernized Kavajë’s infrastructure with a new municipal building, a 2.5 km reconstructed entrance road, and

3042-425: The district to provide services and caring to the health of its citizens. In both municipalities operate 178 doctors (40 of which are family doctors) and 240 nurses and assistants. There are 5 hospitals, 11 health centers and 66 ambulances. In 2008 the central government provided funds to build a new hospital for the city. It was inaugurated 3 years later. The health services provided by all health institutions include

3120-560: The dynasty that founded the Principality of Arbanon controlled the eastern part of Kavajë. Their emblem depicted a lion standing up on one foot and reaching up to grab a fleur-de-lis . This symbol would later be used as the official Emblem of the City of Tirana . The Zguraj neighborhood of Kavajë (Lagja Zguraj) is named after the Skuraj Dynasty that ruled the region. The Matrangaj family as

3198-940: The election of Elvis Rroshi, a candidate from the Socialist Party (PS) , as mayor. This marked a significant change in the city’s political trajectory, as Kavajë, traditionally dominated by PD, elected a left-wing leader. The city’s political alignment continued to evolve as both parties competed intensely for local governance. Rroshi’s tenure as mayor ended when he resigned following the implementation of Albania’s “decriminalization law,” which aims to remove individuals with criminal records from public office. He acknowledged being convicted in Italy and facing criminal charges in Germany before 2002. A 2015 investigation by BIRN revealed that Rroshi had been convicted in Switzerland for drug-related offenses during

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3276-746: The first Victorian Turkish baths in England were built by members of these committees under Urquhart's direction, and the exemplar baths at 76 Jermyn Street , London, were built by the London & Provincial Turkish Bath Co Ltd, also under his direction. This type of bath quickly spread round the Empire, the United States, and parts of Europe. Starting in 1864, Urquhart lived in Clarens, Switzerland next to Lake Geneva for his health. There he devoted his energies to promoting

3354-424: The following: Pathology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Cardiology, Infectious Disease Control, Neurology, Psychiatry, Nephrology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Hematology, Endocrinology, Emergency Services, Allergology, Physio-Therapy, Pediatrics, Gynocology, Obstretics.. etc. Dental Services are fully privatized with the exception of 9-year primary schools. A total of 8 private dental clinics operate in

3432-562: The formal dresses of their sires; and the delicate crimson of their cheeks is matched with that colour which supersedes every other in their costume. Dr. Erickson was a missionary to Albania who had offered political advice to the Vatra delegation at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919. The school he founded, aimed to promote the knowledge of modern scientific agriculture and provide a thorough training to young Albanians. The girls school

3510-490: The greatest of them all Parashqevi Simaku . Historical songs are dedicated to historical events and prominent historical figures. They are generally created by people who lived these events or are in some ways attached to them. The oldest historical song that is well-preserved even today is titled "Kënga për mbrojtjen e Ulqinit" . Other historical songs worth mentioning include: "Kënga e Ceno Kavajës" , "Kënga e Sulë Mustafës" , "Bubullin ke Shkambi Kavajës" , etc. In Albania

3588-485: The leadership of the party and the state security apparatus. On March 26, 1990, the first active demonstration in Albania took place in the streets of Kavajë. The event that triggered these demonstrations was the football match between local club Besa and Tirana club Partizani which had long been favored by the regime. Angry fans threw banners on the field detesting the system. After the match, numerous people were arrested by

3666-705: The list of the Righteous among the Nations honored by Yad Vashem . Known primarily as an agricultural region, in the early decade of the 1960s Kavajë started to emerge as an important industrial center in Albania. Following is a list of the major industrial plants that operated in the city: The first anti-communist revolt in Kavajë took place in the Summer of 1988. It was a union strike organized by Nazmi Roli, Fatmir Veliu, Skënder Germani, Viktor Rrapi and others who were protesting against job cuts and poor working conditions on behalf of

3744-471: The masterplan the city extended over an area of 760 ha (1,900 acres) and was spatially divided into several functional zoning schemes. The Functional Zoning Regulation and The Functional Zoning Map of 2007 divided the city into the following: 1) Inhabited Zone, 2) City Center Zone, 3) Economic Zone, 4) Green Zone, 5) Sports Zone, 6) Hospital Zone, 7) Cemetery Zone. The aforementioned Functional Zoning Regulation and The Functional Zoning Map are prepared over

3822-482: The most commonly used men's costume was the kilt or the fustanella , which had been in use up until the Proclamation of Independence of 1912. In the later period, looser clothing started to become the trend. Men wore long sleeve shirts accompanied by artistically sewed vests. Trousers were loosely knitted with wool and were black or dark brown. White trousers were used on significant events and holidays. Also included in

3900-545: The most powerful rulers of the region had established their center in Bashtovë. They controlled most of the Myzeqe plains and the coastal hills of Karpen. Ottoman writer and traveler Evliya Çelebi describes Kavajë in this 1670 memoir: "From here, we set off eastwards down the coastal plain of the bay, viewing well-developed, verdant villages to the left and right of the road and prosperous towered farm-estates, and in hours we reached

3978-457: The municipality building. In May 2023, Fisnik Qosja, from the Democratic Party (PD) , was elected mayor of Kavajë. His victory was seen as a significant political shift, with former Prime Minister Sali Berisha commending the citizens of Kavajë for what he termed the “liberation” of the city, referencing the anti-communist movements of the 1990s. The city has seen political competition between

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4056-441: The municipality has an approximate surface area of 198.81 km. The highest elevation point is the peak of Bezmajet which reaches a height of 391.97 m (1,286 ft). The lowest depression point is found near the shores of Karpen at −10 m (−33 ft) below sea level. The municipality of Kavajë consists of the following subdivisions: Kavajë's coastline measures roughly at a length of 29.61 km (18 mi) and

4134-594: The nationalist cause and fought in the Greek War of Independence . Seriously injured, he spent the next few years championing the Greek cause in letters to the British government, self-promotion that entailed his appointment in 1831 to Sir Stratford Canning 's mission to Istanbul to settle the border between Greece and Turkey . Urquhart's principal role was to nurture the support of Koca Mustafa Reşid Pasha , intimate advisor to

4212-440: The north at latitude 41°15'N with Përroi i Agait, which flows into the sea, being the dividing border line. The eastern hills near Kryezi border Tirana at longitude 19°38'E. To the south, Rrogozhinë is bordered at the intersecting point between Luz i Vogël and Luz i Madh at latitude 41°07'N. The Adriatic Sea faces the western side, with Kepi i Lagjit being its most extreme point at longitude 19°27'E. Within these boundaries

4290-400: The phrase " Llogje Kavaje " or " Lloqe Kavaje " ( Kavajë Blabber ) is a regional pejorative denoting the word gossip . It suggests a person who gossips or says things which evidently turn out not to be true. A few old proverbs from Kavajë: The Ethnographic Museum of Kavajë, completed in 1971, was built on a restored building with a hajat (gallery), the type of which was widespread throughout

4368-499: The police. Outraged citizens took on the streets and burned the city's police building thus marking the first event of importance against the regime at the time. Kavajë is a municipality built on the coastal plains of Albania's Western Lowlands region. Located just south of the Bay of Durrës , it is partially engulfed by two small river streams, Leshniqe to the west-northwest and Darçi to the west-southwest. The municipality borders Durrës to

4446-726: The pottery workers and those who worked at the textile plant and the glass factory. In the succeeding months, the city's youth which at the time was forced by the regime to work in agriculture cooperatives, started distributing anti-communist leaflets at local shops, schools and villages nearby. Enver Hoxha's portrait was torn apart at the city's main high school and at the SMT (Cars and Tractors Station). The perpetrators were Qazim Kariqi, Josif Budo , Mihal Budo , Rexhep Rrugeja , Shpetim Nova , Alket Alushi, Xhevat Hylviu, Artan Lajthia, Adem Hylviu, Arben Goga, Artan Çelhyka, Tahir Okshtuni, Skënder Llixha etc. These were powerful blows that brought embarrassment to

4524-413: The rest were from nearby countries like Yugoslavia and Greece. The largest number of these refugees, some 200 in total, were placed at a camp in Kavajë where they would later find shelter amongst the local population. The citizens of Kavajë gave an invaluable contribution in the housing and sheltering of Jewish refugees during the war. The names of Mihal Lekatari, Besim Kadiu and Shyqyri Myrto are placed on

4602-456: The signature of Caritas. She died in 1889. In his book The Pillars of Hercules (1850), Urquhart wrote about the hammams of Morocco and Turkey and advocated their use in the United Kingdom. This attracted the attention of Irish physician Richard Barter who sought Urquhart's help in building such a bath at his hydropathic establishment in Blarney , County Cork . Although their first bath

4680-492: The south, the influence of Greece has more prevailed. The Guegues have a distinct costume: they wear the fustanel, or large white kilt; but the short jacket of the southern Albanians is with them prolonged into a skirt – descends as low as the extremity of the fustanel, and is bound under their belt, so as entirely to cover the fustanel behind. The colours they affect are crimson and purple; and these, with their red caps, white fustanels, red leggings, and gold-embroidered vests, gives

4758-635: The supervision of a naib (district-judge). The Sanjak of Albania represents the first definition of Albania by the Ottoman Empire as a territorial unit, linking the Albanian language to a specific territory. In 1431–32 the Ottoman governor Umur Bey compiled a defter (cadastral survey) in the sanjak, which stretched from Krujë in the north to the Kalamas river valley in the south. David Urquhart Margaret Ann Urquhart William Urquhart David Urquhart Jr. (1 July 1805 – 16 May 1877)

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4836-467: The time in the studies of ethnography. The main characteristic of the museum's ethnographic fund is defined by the variety of its objects and their diverse origin. Craft works composed in ceramic, copper and textiles from local craftsmen representing the city and the region are present for display. So is a large collection of works from the Northern, North-Eastern and Southern regions of Albania. The elements of

4914-504: The time known as Petra . Byzantine historian Anna Komnena in the Alexiad records the name of the area as Kabalion . In the second half of the 13th century and up until the early 15th century, much of central Albania and its surrounding region were ruled by a few powerful feudal families. The two most prominent families that ruled Kavajë at this time were the feudal families of Skuraj and Matrangaj. The Skuraj family , as direct descendants of

4992-408: The traditional costumes from these regions are distinguished for their level of mastery and finesse, for the richness of the ornaments and symbols merged into geometric, zoomorphic and anthropomorphic forms. Other Cultural Monuments found in the region of Kavajë: St.Paraskevi's Church (Kisha e Shën Premtes) built in 1280; Clock Tower (Sahati) built in 1817; Bukaq Bridge (Ura e Bukaqit) built in

5070-545: The well-protected and mighty town of Kavaja. It was founded in the year .... by ..... Kavaja, at the border of Elbasan, is ruled by an independent voyvoda under the jurisdiction of the Emin of Durrës. Since the fortress of Durrës is located in an isolated and unproductive place on the coast, the qadi of Durrës resides here, whereas the Emin still lives in Durrës. The qadi has a salary level of 150 akçe and has authority over 73 villages. Kavaja

5148-497: Was 285 inhabitants per km2 and in rural areas much less. 57.6% of the people in the district lived in rural areas whereas 42.4% lived in the city. The gender structure of the population is almost equal. Only 48% of the workforce is employed. Since 1990, more than 25% of the total population in the district has migrated elsewhere, mainly to countries like: Italy, Greece, Great Britain, France, Germany, United States and Canada. A smaller percentage has migrated towards neighbouring Durrës and

5226-709: Was a second-level administrative unit of the Ottoman Empire between 1415 and 1444. Its mandate included territories of modern central and southern Albania between Krujë to the Kalamas River in northwestern Greece . During the 14th century, Ottoman rule began to extend over the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans . The divided nature of the Albania consisting of small, quarreling fiefdoms ruled by independent feudal lords and tribal chiefs meant that an Ottoman invasion

5304-474: Was a British diplomat , writer and politician , serving as a Member of Parliament for Stafford from 1847 to 1852. He also was an early promoter in the United Kingdom of the hammam (known to westerners as the "Turkish bath") which he came across in Morocco and Turkey . Urquhart was born at Braelangwell, Cromarty , Scotland. He was the second son of Margaret Hunter and David Urquhart. His father died while he

5382-660: Was a boy. Urquhart was educated, under the supervision of his widowed mother, in France , Switzerland , and Spain. Jeremy Bentham assisted with Urquhart's education. He returned to Britain in 1821 and spent a gap year learning to farm and working at the Royal Arsenal , Woolwich . In 1822, he attended St John's College, Oxford . However, he left before completing college because of his poor health and, instead traveled to eastern Europe. He never completed his classics degree as his mother's finances failed. In 1827, Urquhart joined

5460-453: Was constantly promoted in the London magazines he published. Among the regular authors of his publications was Karl Marx , who fully supported Urquhart's views on Palmerston. Personally, Karl Marx himself, in correspondence with his friend Engels , considered Urquhart a "form of maniac" in his accusations of Palmerston and the worship of the Turks. In 1838, Urquhart published a book, Spirit of

5538-633: Was difficult to defend against. In 1385, the ruler of Durrës , Karl Thopia , appealed to the sultan for support against his rivals, the Balšić family . An Ottoman force quickly marched into Albania along the Via Egnatia and routed Balša II in the Battle of Savra . The principal Albanian clans soon swore fealty to the Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans allowed conquered Albanian clan chiefs to maintain their positions and property, but they had to pay tribute, send their sons to

5616-539: Was established with the sub-districts ( kaza ) of Skrapar, Përmet, Pogon, Tepelenë and Gjirokastër. The newly occupied Albanian lands were organized into the sancak-i Arvanid ("sanjak of the Arvanids"), a military-administrative district subject to the larger Rumelia Eyalet (Ottoman Balkans). The sanjak was subdivided into nine vilayets , sub-districts including a city and its surrounding villages, headed by beys . The vilayets in turn were subdivided into nahiyes under

5694-403: Was inaugurated on September 20 and the boys agriculture school opened on October 10 of that same year. Cost for enrollment was 50 gold franga per month. The students could study continuously for three straight years with an option for two additional years given to those with excellent results. Classes were taught in both Albanian and English language. Funding for the project was made possible by

5772-469: Was known in this area. Initially made of wood and later of metal, kavalli consisted of two rods, 30 to 35 cm (11.8 to 13.8 in) in length with 6 holes attached to each side and with an upper hole which served as some type of a counterbase. Folk songs were commonly performed by one person. Later performances included more people, mainly in the singing of the chorus. Women always performed together using tambourines. Folk Dancing Folk dancing has been

5850-475: Was so aggressively anti–Russian and pro–Turkish that it created difficulties for British politics. In the 1830s, there was no anti-Russian coalition in Europe; it had yet to be created. Britain could suddenly find itself in a situation of military conflict with Russia and, moreover, alone. As a result, Urquhart was recalled from Turkey, and the conflict with Russia was settled by peace talks. In 1835, before leaving for

5928-472: Was the sanjak-bey of Albania briefly before becoming the sanjak-bey of Smederevo . The Sanjak of Albania was disestablished in 1444, after the League of Lezhë was formed. After Elbasan fell into Ottoman hands once again the construction of Elbasan Castle saw the establishment of the Sanjak of Elbasan . The new sanjak incorporated Isbat ( Shpat ) and Çermenika . At the same time the Sanjak of Avlona (Vlorë)

6006-513: Was unsuccessful, Barter persevered and, by copying the hot dry air baths of the ancient Roman thermae , built an "Improved Turkish bath" which later became known as the Victorian Turkish bath to distinguish it from the Islamic hammam. In 1857, Urquhart built the first such bath in England at Broughton Lane, Manchester, in conjunction with the local foreign affairs committee. More than 30 of

6084-521: Was widely criticized for its aesthetic. A fountain now occupies its original location. The Democratic Party condemned the demolition as an attack on Kavajë’s democratic history, while then-mayor Elvis Rroshi defended it, framing the changes as part of the city’s urban modernization, and even suggested sending the demolished monument to the Democratic Party’s headquarters in Tirana by helicopter. In Kavajë

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