TheGalabri (Ancient Greek: Γαλάβριοι) were aDardanian tribe, along with theThunatae, mentioned byStrabo.[1]
The tribe is mentioned byAncient Greek authorStrabo in hisGeographica asΓαλάβριοιGalabrioi. The tribal nameGalabri/Galabrioi has been connected to theMessapic nameCalabri/Calabrioi inSalento (south-eastern Italy). It has been further connected to theAlbanian toponymGallapi in present-day north-easternKosovo.[2]
According to Strabo an old city was located in the region of the Dardanian tribe of the Galabri.[3][4] It has been tentatively suggested that it should be sought atKale inSkopje.[4]
Strabo's account indicates higher social development and acculturation in the area; also the informations provided by other classical sources concerning the Dardanians suggest that their society was at an advanced phase of development.[4]
