Summary

According to a statement attributed to Volume 19 of the Great Greek Encyclopedia (Μεγάλη Ελληνική Εγκυκλοπαίδεια), the Pelasgians are presented as the ancestors of modern Albanians and as one of the most ancient peoples of the known world. The passage claims that the Pelasgians inhabited vast regions from prehistoric times, developed an advanced civilization, and constructed monumental works of great importance. These achievements are described as a lasting legacy that contributed significantly to human civilization. The statement portrays the Pelasgians as a foundational population whose cultural and architectural accomplishments influenced the development of later societies.

Greek:

“Οι πρόγονοι των σημερινών Αλβανών, οι Πελασγοί, έζησαν από τα προϊστορικά χρόνια στο μεγαλύτερο μέρος του κόσμου που ήταν γνωστό τότε, αναπτύσσοντας έναν πολύ σημαντικό πολιτισμό και χτίζοντας έργα κολοσσιαίας αξίας, τα οποία κληροδότησαν στην ανθρωπότητα”.

Translated:

“The ancestors of today’s Albanians, the Pelasgians, have inhabited most of the then known world since prehistoric times, developing a very important civilization and building works of colossal value, which they left a legacy to humanity.”

Source

Great Greek Encyclopedia. Pavlos Drandakis. Publishing organization Phoenixepe. (Μεγάλη ελληνική εγκυκλοπαίδεια, τόμος 19). (Pavlos Drandakis, ed., Μεγάλη Ελληνική Εγκυκλοπαίδεια, vol. 19 (Athens: Εκδοτικός Οργανισμός «Ο Φοίνιξ» Ε.Π.Ε., 1956), page number.