For a woman born under Ottoman rule, who turned 36 a fortnight before the end of World War II and outlived Albania’s communist dictatorship, her focus remains firmly on enjoying life.
The 117-year-old Qamile Marra poses in the garden of her home in the village of Ferras, near Kucove.
“Life Is Beautiful”: At 117, Albanian May Be World’s Oldest Woman
Oct 20, 2026 | 9:44 PM
