Justiniana Prima
(᾽Ιουστινιανή Πρι̑μα), city in the province of Dardania in Illyricum, founded by Justinian I near his birthplace of Tauresium. Although its location has been much discussed, it is now usually identified as the site of Caričin Grad, 45 km south of Niš. The city was deliberately chosen to become a great urban center; although it was off the major roads, its proximity to quarries facilitated large-scale construction. According to ... ...
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