Written by historian and academic Feri Arifi. Edited and translated by Petrit Latifi.

In Feri Arifis book “Mali i Zi, Dalmacia, and Slovenia, vende shqiptare me banore te assimiluar”, published in 2015, we can read the following:

Translated:
“MARKO PETROVIĆ SCULPTOR.

“Of course, at the Center for Genetics. Did you know that Gazeta Pobjeda asked the nephew: POBJEDA: Can you explain the importance of the recent DNA test in your family and the reasons why you did the test?”

PETROVIĆ SAYS: Of course, at the Center for DNA Genetics, in Belgrade, we performed the so-called Y-DNA testing, which exclusively follows male ancestry, and we found that our haplogroup is Elblb. This is significant because it shows the non-Slavic origin of the Petrović Njegoš family. POBJEDA: What does participation in the Elblb haplogroup mean? Someone of Albanian origin!”

It is the sculptor, Marko Petroviqi Njegosh, who claims that one of the direct descendants of the last Montenegrin dynasty Petroviqi Njegosh!

There is no doubt that our ancestors belonged to the Illyrian-Hellenic world – says Petrović Njegosh. Discovering the origin of the Petrović dynasty Njegoshi-Njegoshi and Petrović were not of Slavic origin.”

Translated:

“[…] Science proves this. The research of haplogroups is one of these and in the complex tapestry the terme an origina shows how intertwined and different our origins are, emphasizes the sculptor Marko Petrović Njegoš, one of the direct descendants of the last Montenegrin dynasty Petrović Njegoš, means that the family belongs to the haplogroup Elblb. the regions of Greece, Albania and Southern Italy.”

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“MARKO PETROVIĆ NJEGOŠ: Discovering the origins of the Petrović Njegoš dynastyNjegoš and Petrovići were not of Slavic origin, this has been confirmed by scienceHaplogroup research is a window into the complex tapestry of Balkan history, showing how intertwined and diverse our origins are, Marko Petrović Njegoš points out.PODGORICA-Sculptor Marko Petrović Njegoš, is a direct descendant of the last Montenegrin dynasty, Petrović Njegoš, in an interview for Pobjeda, talks about researching the origin of the Jekla family and explains what it means that the family belongs to the haplogroup.

The ancient strongholds of this haplogroup are in the Mediterranean and parts of Africa, while specifically and relevant for us in Errepa, it is dominant in the regions of Greece, Albaniis also of Southern Italy. So the ancestors of the Petrović family came somewhere from those areas. In any case, there is no doubt that our ancestors belonged to the Illyrian-Sco-Hellenic family, says Petrović Njegoš.

He notes that the scientific journey into our past is not with the Petrović family- It is a window into the complex series of Balkan history, showing how intertwined and diverse our origins are, he concludes.The discoveries made by Marko Petrović Njegoš offer a new perspective on the rich expositionMarko Petrović Njegosn the history of Montenegro and its people, as science unravels more about our past, it is very important for us to see historical figures and narratives in a better light.

VICTORY: Can you explain the significance of the recent DNA testing in your family and the reasons why you conducted the testing? PETROVIĆNJEGOS NaraHowever, at the Center for Generic DNA in Belgrade, we conducted a large test of the so-called Y-DNA, which traces exclusively to musculosis. We found that our haplogroup is Elbib. It is significantly related to the non-Slavic origins of the Petrović Njegoš family.

First of all, let me explain that Y-DNA is transmitted exclusively from father to son and follows the family name, and thus also among those who celebrate fame in the Balkans. It’s like a genetic last name, whichtrace paternal descentVICTORY What does belonging to haplogroup Ebib mean? PETROVIĆNJEGOS Science has established that haplogroup Eibib is not found in Slavic populations. Its ancient strongholds are in the Medite rama and parts of Africa, while concretely and for dog relevant tno in Europe it is dominant in the regions of Greece, Albanai not (Southern Italy.Expedia map of hoplogroup 115So: the ancestors of the Petrović family came somewhere from that area, and we are already excited because, using further genetic research, we will try to determine more precisely the location from which our ancestors came.

In any case, there is no doubt that our ancestors belong to the Illyrian-Hellenic world.VICTORY What about the glory of your family, Durdevdan?PETROVIĆ NJEGOS See you, and Durdeydan has its roots in pre-Slavic mythology, reflecting the nature of the inheritance because St. Dorde was lost at the beginning of the 4th century. VICTORY: How does this information affect your view of historical figures and your ancestors like Petar II Potrević Njegol?

PETROVIĆ NIEGOS It is certainly enlightening. It should be noted that Njegoš’s view of the world was to a significant extent formed by his teacher Simo Sarajlija. Let’s say, the idea that Montenegrins are descendants of refugees from Kosovo, a concept popularized by Njegoš, was actually mentioned for the first time and originated from Sarajevo. In a way, this emphasizes the role of individual influences in shaping the perception of history.

The ingenuity of Njegoš’s approach to agriculture is certainly one of the reasons why other communities do not want to employ him. Great writers, however, survive for all time naavojiI want to mention, in the end, that this journey into the past is not just about Petrović. It is a window into the complex tapestry of Balkan history, showing how intertwined and diverse our origins are. Marija JOVICEVICThe file of corruption hY-DNA, which traces exclusively male ancestry …”