The Bosporan Kingdom, c.100 CE

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This map illustrates the rise and development of the Bosporan Kingdom (c. 480 BCE – 341 CE), an ancient state located around the Bosphorus Kimmerios (Kerch Strait), encompassing parts of the eastern Crimea and the Taman Peninsula. Founded by Greek colonists, it became a prosperous hub for the Black Sea trade, exporting grain, fish, timber, and slaves while importing spices, luxury goods, ceramics, and metals. Governed initially by Greek dynasties, it became a Roman client state in the 1st century BCE, thriving under Roman protection. The kingdom was a cultural crossroads, blending Greek, Scythian, and Sarmatian influences before declining due to nomadic invasions by the Huns and other groups.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2024, December 10). The Bosporan Kingdom, c.100 CE. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19765/the-bosporan-kingdom-c100-ce/

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Bosporan Kingdom, c.100 CE." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 10, 2024. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19765/the-bosporan-kingdom-c100-ce/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Bosporan Kingdom, c.100 CE." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 10 Dec 2024. Web. 22 Feb 2025.

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