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1. Thrace

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   Roman and Byzantine Eras
   Thrace was formally annexed by the Roman Empire following the campaigns of Philip II of Macedon's successors, though pockets of resistance persisted. Under Roman administration, key cities like Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv) flourished as centers of trade along the Via Egnatia.
   During the Byzantine Empire, Thrace served as the critical buffer zone protecting Constantinople. Its military importance never waned, though its inhabitants were often tre…