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The Roman province of Bithynia et Pontus, established in 63 BCE after the defeat of Mithridates VI of Pontus, was a prosperous and strategically significant region by 200 CE. Located in northern Anatolia along the southern Black Sea coast (modern-day Turkey), the province was known for its fertile lands, producing grain, wine, timber, and vibrant Black Sea trade. Key cities such as Nicomedia, Nicaea, and Amisus were major centers of commerce and governance, blending Hellenistic traditions with Roman urban planning and infrastructure, including roads, aqueducts, and amphitheaters.
The province, governed by a Roman proconsul, was deeply integrated into the empire's administrative framework. Its position along key trade routes and its role as a buffer for Rome’s eastern frontier made it a vital part of the Empire.
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