Maschito is a common Italian of the Province of Potenza in the area Basilicate in Italy.

Geography

History

Economy

Culture

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Administration

Hamlets

Communes bordering

Forenza, Ginestra, Palazzo San Gervasio, Venosa

History

The commune shelters a strong community Arbëresh, Albanian installed here at the 15th century, fleeing the Othoman advance . These Albanians kept a strong identity, always speaking their language, the Arbërisht. In their dialect, Albanian tinted of Italian, the village names Mashqiti .

Twinnings

Photograph gallery

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