Grabaei

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The Grabaei (also Kambaioi; Greek: Καμβαῖοι) were a minor Illyrian tribe who lived near Lake Skadar.[a] They were mentioned by Pliny the Elder (23–79 AD).[5]

History

After

Taulantian chieftain), defeated the Triballi (339 BC), and fought with Pleurias, king of the Autariatai (337 BC).[8]

After 9 AD, the remnants of Illyrian tribes moved to new coastal cities and larger and more capable

civitates; the Grabaei (called Kambaioi) were among these, mentioned by Pliny the Elder.[9]

Iguvium.[10] Gabraeum (Gabraion[11]), a place in Epirus,[12] may be connected to the tribe.[13] The name of Illyrian king Grabos II suggests a connection with the tribe.[1]

See also

  • List of ancient Illyrian peoples and tribes

Notes

References

  1. ^ a b Wilkes 1992.
  2. ^ Hammond 1994, p. 427.
  3. .
  4. ^ Hahn 1854, p. 240.
  5. ^ Wilkes 1969, p. 166.
  6. ^ Hammond 1994, p. 438.
  7. ^ Hammond 1993, p. 106.
  8. ^ Hammond 1993, p. 107.
  9. ^ Wilkes 1969, p. 156.
  10. ^ .
  11. ^ Procopius : Caesariensis (1729). Procopii Caesariensis Opera: Prokopiou Kaisareos Ton kat'auton historion tetras altera. Procopii Caesariensis historiarum temporis sui tetras altera. p. 443.
  12. ^ Annales. impensis Ed. Weberi. 1838. p. 548.
  13. ^ Kos, M. Š. (1993). "Famous Kylikes in Illyris". Historia: Zeitschrift für Alte Geschichte: 247–251. Gabraeum may certainly be connected with the Dalmatian tribe Grabaei, probably named after the oak tree.

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