Thrace - Wikipedia
WEBBounded by the Balkan Mountains to the north, the Aegean Sea to the south, and the Black Sea to the east, it comprises present-day southeastern Bulgaria ( Northern Thrace ), northeastern Greece ( Western Thrace ), and the European part of Turkey ( East Thrace ), roughly the Roman Province of Thrace.
Thrace | Greece, Map, Location, & Description | Britannica
WEBMar 15, 2024 · Thrace, ancient and modern region of the southeastern Balkans. The historical boundaries of Thrace have varied. To the ancient Greeks it was that part of the Balkans between the Danube River to the north and the Aegean Sea to the south, being bounded on the east by the Black Sea and the Sea of.
Thracia - Wikipedia
WEBThracia or Thrace (Ancient Greek: Θρᾴκη, romanized: Thrakē) is the ancient name given to the southeastern Balkan region, the land inhabited by the Thracians. Thrace was ruled by the Odrysian kingdom during the Classical and Hellenistic eras, and briefly by the Greek Diadochi ruler Lysimachus , but became a client state of the late Roman ...
Thracians - Wikipedia
WEBThe Thracians ( / ˈθreɪʃənz /; Ancient Greek: Θρᾷκες, romanized :Thrāikes; Latin: Thraci) were an Indo-European speaking people who inhabited large parts of Southeast Europe in ancient history. [1] [2] Thracians resided mainly in Southeast Europe in modern-day Bulgaria, Romania and northern Greece, but also in north-western ...
Who Were the Thracians and Where Was Thrace? | History Hit
WEBNov 27, 2019 · The Thracians were an Indo-European people who dominated large swathes of land between southern Russia, Serbia and western Turkey for much of antiquity. Archaeological evidence suggests they had lived in the region since at least 1300 BC, boasting close ties with their neighbours.
Thrace summary | Britannica
WEBThrace, Ancient and modern region, southeastern Balkan Peninsula. Its borders have varied at different periods. In ancient Greek times it was bounded by the Danube River, the Aegean Sea, and the Black Sea. Modern Thrace corresponds to southern Bulgaria, the Greek province of Thrace, and European Turkey, including the Gallipoli peninsula.
Thracian | ancient people | Britannica
WEBIn Thrace …historians agreed that the ancient Thracians, who were of Indo-European stock and language, were superior fighters; only their constant political fragmentation prevented them from overrunning the lands around the northeastern Mediterranean.
Thrace - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBThrace (Ancient Greek: Θρᾴκη: Thráke; Bulgarian: Тракия; Trakiya, Turkish: Trakya) is a historical and geographic area in Southeastern Europe. It was bounded by the Balkan Mountains on the north, the Rhodope Mountains and the Aegean Sea on the south, and by the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara on the east.
Thrace - Visit Greece
WEBMainland. Thrace. Thrace is an area of amazing natural beauty, a land where Greek legend has placed the mythical home of Orpheus. It is famous for its pristine, beautiful countryside that makes it a paradise for outdoor recreation, adventure and exploration.
The Valley of the Thracian Rulers: Hidden Beauty of the …
WEBAug 27, 2019 · And besides the tombs, the Valley of the Thracian Rulers contains some other interesting remnants of the Thracians. Many dolmens dot the area, as well as an iconic Thracian megalith that overlooks the entire valley offering a majestic and powerful view of the area.
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