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Roman City Eboracum

Roman City Eboracum
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The Roman city of Eboracum, now modern-day York, was a center in the province of Britannia. As a site for legionary fortresses and a residence for Roman emperors, it played a role in the Roman history of Britain.

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The origins of Eboracum date back to 71 AD, when the first legionary fortress was established here. Initially, it housed Legio VIIII Hispana, and later, from around 120 AD, Legio VI Victrix. Alongside the military camp, a civilian settlement developed, growing into an urban center and becoming the main town of the Brigantes. Around 197 AD, Eboracum was elevated to the capital of the province of Britannia inferior. Emperor Septimius Severus used the city as a base for campaigns against the Picts and died here in 211 AD. Shortly thereafter, Eboracum was granted colony status and received the name Colonia Eboracensium.

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