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| The word "dardan" appears to be found in the toponymy of both the Illyrians (''Dardi, Dardani'') and the Thracians (''Dardanos, Darda-para'') and it has been suggested to be related to the modern ] word ''dardha'' (meaning 'a ]'). | The word "dardan" appears to be found in the toponymy of both the Illyrians (''Dardi, Dardani'') and the Thracians (''Dardanos, Darda-para'') and it has been suggested to be related to the modern ] word ''dardha'' (meaning 'a ]'). | ||
| the capital city of dardania was ulpiana | |||
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The Dardani were an ancient Indo-European tribe that lived in Dardania and was likely of mixed Illyrian-Thracian descent. They are sometimes referred to as a Celtic tribe as well.
The word "dardan" appears to be found in the toponymy of both the Illyrians (Dardi, Dardani) and the Thracians (Dardanos, Darda-para) and it has been suggested to be related to the modern Albanian word dardha (meaning 'a pear').
the capital city of dardania was ulpiana