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Romanization |
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In 45 A.D. Philippopolis was included in the system of settlements of the Roman province of Thrace |
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Destruction by the Goths |
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In 251 A.D. Philipopolis was besieged and burnt down by the Goths, and part of its population killed. |
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Counter synod |
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In 343 A.D. a counter synod has been held in Philippopolis in opposition to the one held in Serdica. It has been organised by 80 bishops from the East who were suppoters of the arianism. |
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The Procopius revolt |
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Philippopolis declared itself against Valens and it was taken over after a long siege and the supporters of the usurapers were punished – 365 A.D. |
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Hunish incursion |
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In 441 A.D. the city was sacked bu the Huns of Attila. |
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Attack of the Avares |
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In 587 A.D. the Avares attacked the city but without succes. Theophylactus Simocatta mentions that Philippopolis has been defended by the local citizens. |
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