Opar, Albania
History
Maliq-Opar has historical significance as the origin of the medieval Albanian noble family Muzaka, who established a lordship based at Berat. According to the memoirs of Gjon Muzaka, written in the early 16th century, Opar was a village where Albanians fought against Slav and Ottoman invasions and joined the army of the national hero Skanderbeg.
Culture
The masons of the area speak a unique sociolect known as Purishte. This sociolect is part of the cultural identity of the region and reflects the traditional craftsmanship and community bonds of its inhabitants.
Geography
Maliq-Opar is located within the Moglicë administrative unit in the municipality of Maliq. It is situated near the village of Nikollarë and the hamlet of Kucaka (Gurshqipe).
References
- ^ "Location of Opar". Retrieved 2010-06-20.
- ^ "Law nr. 115/2014" (PDF) (in Albanian). pp. 6372–6373. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ Skënder Anamali (2002). Historia e popullit shqiptar në katër vëllime. Botimet Toena. pp. 252–255. OCLC 52411919.
- ^ "John Musachi: Brief Chronicle on the Descendants of our Musachi Dynasty". Albanian History. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
Subdivisions of Maliq municipality | ||
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Municipal seat: Maliq | ||
| Administrative unit of Gorë |
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| Administrative unit of Libonik | ||
| Administrative unit of Maliq | ||
| Administrative unit of Moglicë |
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| Administrative unit of Pirg |
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| Administrative unit of Pojan | ||
| Administrative unit of Vreshtas |
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