in Byzantine documents of the early 9th century. In medieval Latin it was known as Croia, Croya and Croarum. During the Ottoman era it was also known as Ak Hisar or Akçahisar from the Turkish words ak (white) and hisar (castle).

History

Early history

In ancient times the region of Krujë was inhabited by the Illyrian tribe

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