Salona

Salona
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Salona was an ancient city and the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, located near modern Split in Croatia.[1] It grew to become one of the largest cities of the late Roman Empire with approximately 60,000 inhabitants.[1] After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Salona served as the de facto capital from 476 to 480 and was the final residence of Emperor Julius Nepos.[1]

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period500 BC - 1 AD
CountryCroatia
Coordinates43.5410° N, 16.4833° E

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