Kosovo Suhareke is a city located in the south of Kosovo, near the Albanian border. It is the administrative centre of the municipality of Suhareke, and the largest city in the region. The city has a long and varied history, which has been shaped by its geographical position at the crossroads of the Balkans.
The earliest known settlement in the area of Kosovo Suhareke dates back to the Neolithic period, around 5500 BC. This settlement was located in the nearby village of Gjakova, and it is believed to have been part of the Illyrian culture. During the Iron Age, the area was inhabited by the Illyrian tribe of the Dardanians, who were known for their skill in metalworking and their warrior culture.
The area was conquered by the Romans in the 2nd century BC, and it became part of the Roman province of Moesia Superior. During the Byzantine period, the area was known as Dardania, and it was part of the Bulgarian Empire. In the 11th century, the area was conquered by the Serbs, and it became part of the Serbian Empire.
In the 14th century, Kosovo Suhareke was part of the Serbian Despotate, and it was ruled by the powerful Brankovic family. In the 15th century, the city was taken over by the Ottoman Empire, and it became part of the Sanjak of Prizren. During this period, the city was known as Suharek, and it became a major centre of Islamic culture.
In the 19th century, the city became part of the newly created Principality of Serbia, and it remained part of Serbia until the end of World War I. After the war, the city became part of the newly created Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, and it was renamed Suhareke. During World War II, the city was occupied by the Axis powers, and it was liberated by the Yugoslav Partisans in 1945.
After the war, the city became part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and it remained part of Yugoslavia until the dissolution of the country in 1992. In the 1990s, the city was part of the Republic of Serbia, and it became part of the newly created Republic of Kosovo in 2008.
Today, Kosovo Suhareke is a vibrant and modern city, and it is an important centre of culture, education and industry. The city has a population of around 35,000, and it is a popular tourist destination due to its rich history and cultural heritage.