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Moesia (mē`shə), ancient region of SE Europe, south of the lower Danube River. Inhabited by Thracians, it was captured by the Romans in 29 B.C. It was later organized as a Roman province, comprising roughly what is now Serbia (Upper Moesia) and Bulgaria (Lower Moesia). Under the empire Roman colonies flourished in the Danube valley. MoesiaProvince of the Roman Empire, southeastern Europe. Bordered by the Danube River and the Black Sea, it was conquered by Rome (30–28 BC) and became a Roman province in AD 15. During the Dacian Wars (AD 85–89) it was divided into two provinces: Moesia Superior and Moesia Inferior. Despite barbarian invasions, it remained part of the Eastern Roman Empire until the 7th century, when it was occupied by Slavs and Bulgarians. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In 16 chapters in this part, Part Two looks at sixteen provinces in the Roman west: Tres Galliae, Hispania citerior, Lusitania, Gallia Narbonensis, Africa Proconsularis, Mauretania Caesariensis, Mauretania Tingitana, Sardinia, Baetica, Alpes Cottiae, Alpes Maritimae, Dacia, Pannonia superior, Pannonia inferior, Moesia inferior, and Dalmatia. |
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