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Province of Armenia (Byzantium)

Province of Armenia (Byzantium) - to be assigned Αρμενίας Επαρχία (Βυζάντιο) - to be assigned

 

Province of Armenia I (Byzantium)

Province of Armenia I (Byzantium) (25/1/2006 v.1) Αρμενίας Ι Επαρχία (Βυζάντιο) (14/10/2005 v.1)

The province of Armenia I was radically reorganized by Emperor Justinian, but this reform did not last long. As an administrative institution its importance diminished with the introduction of the system of the themes in the 7th century.

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Province of Armenia II (Byzantium)

Province of Armenia II (Byzantium) (25/1/2006 v.1) Αρμενίας ΙΙ Επαρχία (Βυζάντιο) (14/10/2005 v.1)

The Early Byzantine province of Armenia II of the diocese of Pontica was founded in eastern Asia Minor, during the reign of Theodosius I, with Melitene as its metropolis. It was renamed to Armenia III in 536 and into Armenia I in 591; by the latter name it is refered to in the notitiae episcopatuum. In the Middle Byzantine period various parts of it were successively annexed to the themes of Armeniacon, Sebasteia, Lycandus, Mesopotamia and Melitene.

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Province of Armenia III (Byzantium)

Province of Armenia III (Byzantium) - to be assigned Αρμενίας ΙΙΙ Επαρχία (Βυζάντιο) - to be assigned

 

Province of Armenia IV (Byzantium)

Province of Armenia IV (Byzantium) - to be assigned Αρμενίας ΙV Επαρχία (Βυζάντιο) - to be assigned

 

Province of Asia (Byzantium)

Province of Asia (Byzantium)  (25/1/2006 v.1) Ασίας Επαρχία (Βυζάντιο) (14/10/2005 v.1)

The Province of Asia, as it was known during the Byzantine era, was created under the Diocletian’s administrative reform. The province was governed by a proconsul and its capital was Ephesus. No troops were stationed in it and de facto the province enjoyed a privileged status vis-à-vis the other provinces created during that same period. Its economy was prosperous thanks to the fertile valleys and its commodious ports.

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Province of Bithynia (Byzantium)

Province of Bithynia (Byzantium) (2/1/1900 v.1) Βιθυνίας Επαρχία (Βυζάντιο) (14/10/2005 v.1)

The early Byzantine province of Bithynia was founded in the northwest Asia Minor in Diocletian’s time and was subordinate to the Diocese of Pontos. Its capital was Nikomedeia, where the mint of Pontos was situated. The important cities of Nikomedeia, Nicaea and Chalcedon became early on ecclesiastical metropolises. Bithynia was the scene of military operations during the revolts of Prokopios, Marcian and Artabasdos and was ransacked by the Persians and the Arabs. In the middle Byzantine period...

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Province of Cappadocia (Byzantium)

Province of Cappadocia (Byzantium) (8/2/2006 v.1) Καππαδοκίας Επαρχία (Βυζάντιο) (14/10/2005 v.1)

The early Byzantine province of Cappadocia in eastern Asia Minor was established by Diocletian. Its metropolis was the city of Caesarea. It was divided in 371 into Cappadocia I and Cappadocia II. The region of Cappadocia is known for its exceptional geomorphology and was the birthplace of several prominent church fathers and theologians.

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Province of Cappadocia Ι (Byzantium)

Province of Cappadocia Ι (Byzantium) (8/2/2006 v.1) Καππαδοκίας Ι Επαρχία (Βυζάντιο) (14/10/2005 v.1)

The early Byzantine province of Cappadocia I was established in central Asia Minor in 371, with Caesarea as its metropolis. It included the famous volcanic areas of the region. From the 6th century onwards the landowners of Cappadocia expanded their properties at the expense of both economy and population growth. The region was invaded by Tzans, Huns, Isaurian revolters, Persians and Arabs. In the 7th century it was annexed to the themes of Armeniakon and Anatolikon.

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Province of Cappadocia ΙΙ (Byzantium)

Province of Cappadocia ΙΙ (Byzantium) (8/2/2006 v.1) Καππαδοκίας ΙΙ  Επαρχία (Βυζάντιο) (14/10/2005 v.1)

The Early Byzantine province of Cappadocia II in central Asia Minor was established in 371, with Tyana as its metropolis. From the 6th century onwards the landowners extended their properties at the expense of small farmers, economy and population growth, as well as against the interests of central administration. The province was raided by Tzans, Huns, Isaurian revolters, Persians and Arabs. After 669 the province was annexed to the theme of Anatolikon.

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