When did Thracia become a Roman province?
Thracia became a Roman province in 46 AD, when Emperor Claudius annexed the Thracian kingdom following the death of king Rhoemetalces III and a failed anti-Roman revolt.
Questions about Thracia
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What were the borders of the Roman province of Thracia?
The province of Thracia was bordered by the Danube to the north, the Black Sea to the east, Macedonia to the south, and Illyria to the west. It also included the Aegean islands of Thasos, Samothrace, and Imbros.
What was the capital of the Roman province of Thracia?
The first capital of the Roman province of Thracia was Heraclea Perinthus, where the provincial governor resided. Philippopolis later became the provincial capital in the early 3rd century.
Which Roman emperor died in Thracia during the Gothic raids?
Emperor Decius, who ruled from 249 to 251, died at the Battle of Abritus in 251 AD while fighting Gothic raiders who had crossed the Danube into Thracia.
How did Diocletian reorganize the province of Thracia?
Under Diocletian's administrative reforms, the old province of Thracia was divided into four smaller provinces: Thracia, Haemimontus, Rhodope, and Europa. These were grouped into the Diocese of Thraciae within the Prefecture of the East.
Was Thrace Romanized or Hellenized under Roman rule?
Thrace south of the Haemus Mountains was almost completely Hellenized by the end of Roman antiquity, not Romanized. The Roman policy of founding Greek-style cities promoted Greek culture more effectively than Latin culture in the region.