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Province of Armenia I (Byzantium)
Author(s) : IBR , Kountoura-Galaki Eleonora (4/2/2002)Translation : Koutras Nikolaos
For citation: IBR , Kountoura-Galaki Eleonora, "Province of Armenia I (Byzantium)",Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Asia MinorURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=7500>
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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.
Administrative Dependence
Diocese of Pontica, Praefectura praetorio per Orientem
Historical Region
Armenia and Pontus
Geographical Location
Eastern Turkey
Other Names
Armenia Prima, Armenia Secunda
1. The province of Armenia I during the Early Byzantine period
2. Modification to the administrative system during Justinian’s reign
3. The abolition of Armenia I
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