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Maximianopolis (other)
Maximianopolis ( grc, Μαξιμιανούπολις, "city of Maximianus") can refer to the following ancient cities, named after the Roman emperor Maximian Maximian ( la, Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus; c. 250 – c. July 310), nicknamed ''Herculius'', was Roman emperor from 286 to 305. He was ''Caesar'' from 285 to 286, then ''Augustus'' from 286 to 305. He shared the latter title with his ...: * Maximianopolis in Arabia, in modern Syria * Maximianopolis (Osrhoene), in modern Turkey * Maximianopolis (Palestine), in modern Israel * Maximianopolis (Pamphylia), in modern Turkey * Maximianopolis in Rhodope, in modern Greece * Maximianopolis (Thebaid), in modern Egypt See also * Maximianus (other) * Maximiana, Maximianae * Maximopolis (various cities) {{geodis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maximian
Maximian ( la, Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus; c. 250 – c. July 310), nicknamed ''Herculius'', was Roman emperor from 286 to 305. He was ''Caesar'' from 285 to 286, then ''Augustus'' from 286 to 305. He shared the latter title with his co-emperor and superior, Diocletian, whose political brain complemented Maximian's military brawn. Maximian established his residence at Trier but spent most of his time on campaign. In late 285, he suppressed rebels in Gaul known as the Bagaudae. From 285 to 288, he fought against Germanic tribes along the Rhine frontier. Together with Diocletian, he launched a scorched earth campaign deep into Alamannic territory in 288, refortifying the frontier. The man he appointed to police the Channel shores, Carausius, rebelled in 286, causing the secession of Britain and northwestern Gaul. Maximian failed to oust Carausius, and his invasion fleet was destroyed by storms in 289 or 290. Maximian's subordinate, Constantius, campaigned against Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maximianopolis In Arabia
Shaqqa or Shakka ( ar, شَقَّا, Šaqqā) is a Syrian town in As Suwayda Governorate in southern Syria, whose some 8,000 inhabitants are mainly Druze, descendants of those who migrated here from Lebanon in the 18th and 19th centuries. In ancient times it was known as Saccaea (transliterated also as Sakkaia). In AD 287, it was given the rank of a city and the name Maximianopolis. Since it was situated in the Roman province of Arabia, it is distinguished from other cities by being called Maximianopolis in Arabia. Location and architectural remains Shaqqa is situated in the northern fringes of Jabal el Druze volcanic plateau at 1070 metres above sea level, 7 kilometres east of Shahba and about 25 kilometres north of As-Suwayda, the capital of the governatorate. The ancient remains include several dwellings rich adorned both architecturally and by carvings. In addition it has: *The enormous ''Al-Qaysariye'', generally interpreted as the residence of the Roman governors, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maximianopolis (Osrhoene)
Constantia or Konstantia ( grc, Κωνσταντία) was a town of some importance in the province Osrhoene in Mesopotamia, on the road between Nisibis and Carrhae, at no great distance from Edessa. It was, after his departure from Nisibis, the residence of the '' dux Mesopotamiae'' until the foundation of Dara. There is considerable variation in different authors in the way in which the name of this town is written and the names under which it is known, including: Constantia or Konstantia (Κωνσταντία), Constantina or Konstantina (Κωνσταντίνα), Antoninopolis, Nicephorium or Nikephorion (Νικηφόριον), Maximianopolis (Μαξιμιανούπολις), Constantinopolis in Osrhoene, Tella and Antiochia Arabis, Antiochia in Mesopotamia ( – ''Antiocheia tes Mesopotamias'') and Antiochia in Arabia ( – ''Antiocheia e Arabike''). According to Pliny it was founded by Seleucus I Nicator after the death of Alexander the Great. According to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maximianopolis (Palestine)
Maximianopolis ( grc, Μαξιμιανόπολις) was an ancient city in Palaestina Secunda, within the Byzantine Empire. The name Maximianopolis (City of Maximian) was given to it by Diocletian, in honour of his co-emperor Maximian. It was located 17 M.P. from Caesarea and 10 M.P. from Jezreel. The town earlier bore the names Legio and Caporcotani. Its site is near Lejjun, Israel. History Bible reference Jerome identified Maximianopolis with the Hadad-rimmon of – : The mention of the Hadad-rimmon mourning may be a reference to pagan worship ceremonies or to an event such as the death of Josiah, mortally wounded in the Battle of Megiddo (609 BC). Episcopal see Maximianopolis in Palaestina was also a seat of a Bishop in the province of Palestina II. In the time of the so-called Pilgrim of Bordeaux and of Jerome, the town already bore the name of Maximianopolis. The camp of the Legio VI Ferrata was within the same Catholic see, at a place that was known as Legio. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maximianopolis (Pamphylia)
Tefenni is a town in Burdur Province in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. It is the seat of Tefenni District Tefenni District is a district of the Burdur Province of Turkey. Its seat is the town of Tefenni.İlçe Belediyesi Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 30 January 2023. Its population is 7,381 (2021). It consists of 10 quarters: Kır, Yenice, Yokuş, Zafer, Esentepe, Eceköy, Eşeler, Fatih, Pazar and Göktürk. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maximianopolis In Rhodope
Mosynopolis ( el, Μοσυνόπολις), of which only ruins now remain in Greek Thrace, was a city in the Roman province of Rhodope, which was known until the 9th century as Maximianopolis (Μαξιμιανούπολις) or, to distinguish it from other cities of the same name, as Maximianopolis in Rhodope. History The city of Maximianopolis appears in written sources from the 4th century on. Its fortifications were renewed by Byzantine emperor Justinian I, and it was later a base for operations by Emperor Basil II in his wars against the Bulgarians. In the 11th century, the city was the center of a district ('' bandon'') in the theme of Boleron, and Anna Komnene reports in her ''Alexiad'' that there were many Manichaeans living in Mosynopolis in the late 11th/early 12th centuries. The town was captured in 1185 by the Normans, while the monk Ephrem says that the city was captured in 1190 by Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor. The Battle of Messinopolis, in which th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maximianopolis (Thebaid)
Qena ( ar, قنا ' , locally: ; cop, ⲕⲱⲛⲏ ''Konē'') is a city in Upper Egypt, and the capital of the Qena Governorate. Situated on the east bank of the Nile, it was known in antiquity as Kaine ( Greek Καινή, meaning "new (city)"; Latinized transliteration: Caene) and Maximianopolis. Gauthier identifies Qena with ancient Shabt. Overview This provincial capital is located about 95 km from El Balyana and 63 km north of Luxor. It is most famous for its proximity to the ruins of Dendara. It owes its modern prosperity to the opening of the Wadi Qena towards the Red Sea, which is a major traffic route between Upper Egypt and the Red Sea. Tourists traveling between Luxor and the Red Sea will assuredly pass through this city since there is only one good road connection. Qena is noted for its pottery. Qena is also known for its beautiful huge mountains and green nature. Qena also has one of the highest concentration of Coptic Christians in Egypt (approximately 35 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maximianus (other)
Maximianus or Maximian may refer to the following people: * Marcus Valerius Maximianus, suffect consul in 186, legionary legate during the Marcomannic Wars *Maximian (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus Herculius), co-emperor with Diocletian, 286–305 * Galerius Maximianus, Roman emperor, 305–311 * Magnus Maximus, or Maximianus (c. 335–388), usurping ruler of the Western Roman Empire * Maximian (bishop of Carthage) (late 4th century), an adherent of the Donatist sect of Christianity *Archbishop Maximianus of Constantinople, archbishop 431–434 * Maximianus of Ravenna (499–556), bishop of Ravenna * Maximianus (poet), sixth-century Latin poet See also *Maximin (other) Maximin or Maximinus or similar may refer to: People *Maximinus Thrax (173–238), Roman emperor, also known as Maximinus I *Maximinus II (270–313), Roman emperor, also known as Maximinus Daia *Gaius Julius Verus Maximus (died 238; 217/220–2 ... * Maximilian, a male given name {{hndis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
