Amantia is one of the 34 identified settlements in Illyria, which in history it was founded by Locrians from nearby Thronium and Abantes from Euboea.
Zgerdhesh Tren Scodra Selce e Poshtme Scampa Redon Rabije Pogradec Persqopi Palaeste Orikon Olympe Nymphaion (habour) Nymphaion (sanctuary) Nikaia Matohasanaj Mat Margellic Hija e Korbit Kukes Kratul Lofkend Kanine Gajtan Epidamnos Dimale Byllis Bushat Berat Aulon Apollonia Amantia Akrolissos, Lissus Ad Acroceraunia According to Pausanias, the settlement was founded by Locrians from nearby Thronium and Abantes from Euboea. 
