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The history of Kosovo dates back to pre-historic times when the Starčevo culture, Vinča culture, Bubanj-Hum culture, and Baden culture were active in the region. Since then, many archaeological sites have been discovered due to the abundance of natural resources which gave way to the development of life.
This triggered a 78-day NATO campaign in 1999. [53] At first limited to military targets in Kosovo proper, the bombing campaign was soon extended to cover targets all over Yugoslavia, mainly military camps, but also including bridges, power stations, factories, broadcasting stations, and various military buildings.
1885 – Revolt in Kosovo against Ottoman governance [74] 1889 – Azem Galica was born [75] 1892: Building of Melami Mosque [citation needed] 1893: Building of Rufai Mosque [citation needed] 1895 - Shote Galica was born [75] 1897 – Revolt in Kosovo against Ottoman governance [74] 1899 – League of Peja was formed, led by Haxhi Zeka [76] [77]
Some Albanians also prefer to refer to Kosovo as Dardania, the name of an ancient kingdom and later Roman province, which covered the territory of modern-day Kosovo. The name is derived from the ancient tribe of the Dardani , which is considered be related to the Proto-Albanian term dardā , which means "pear" (Modern Albanian: dardhë ).
2 Serbian police officers were killed in an ambush by Albanians in the town of Drenas, Kosovo. [4] 22 May 1993 Glogovac attack. KLA victory. 5 yugoslav officers killed and 2 injured. 21 April 1996 Kosovo Albanian student Armend Daci was shot by a Serb civilian sniper in Sunny Hill, Prishtina. 25 April 1996
Kosovo on Wednesday celebrated what it considers a liberation day, marking the 25th anniversary of the withdrawal of Serb forces. During the 1998-1999 war with ethnic Albanian Kosovo Liberation ...
The Prewar period of Kosovo refers to a period in the History of Kosovo which happened during the years of 1991–1995. It started on 22 September 1991, with the Decleration of the self-independent Republic of Kosova and ended with the start of the Insurgency in Kosovo (1995-1998). [5]
This category contain articles about the history of the Kosovo region. For articles specific to the recent history of the Republic of Kosovo see the subcategory ...