Praevalitana

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Praevalitana (also Praevaliana or Prevalis) was an ancient Roman province. It included parts of present-day Montenegro, Serbia, and Albania.

History

It was formed during the reign of emperor Diocletian (284-305) from southeastern corner of the province of Dalmatia.

Cities

Capitals of Praevalitana were Scodra (Shkodër) and Doclea (Duklja). Other cities in the province included Anderva (Nikšić), Acruvium (Kotor), Risunium (Risan), Butua (Budva), etc.

Literature

• Piero Sticotti: Die römische Stadt Doclea in Montenegro (Kaiserliche Akademie der Wissenschaften, Schriften der Balkankommission, Antiquarische Abteilung, 6), Wien, 1913.

See also

• Roman province

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