ROME on Nostr: THE DECAPOLIS In the 1st century BC, the Roman general Pompey the Great marched ...
THE DECAPOLIS
In the 1st century BC, the Roman general Pompey the Great marched through the eastern Mediterranean, reshaping the political landscape. As his legions swept through the region, he encountered a collection of Greek cities, each with its own unique culture and history.
Rather than imposing direct Roman rule, Pompey made a strategic decision. He granted a degree of autonomy to ten of these cities, forming a league known as the Decapolis. This allowed them to govern themselves while remaining under Roman protection.
The Decapolis cities, located primarily east of the Jordan River and the Sea of Galilee, enjoyed a period of relative peace and prosperity. They were free to trade, mint their own coins, and participate in regional affairs. This newfound autonomy fostered a flourishing culture, blending Greek and Roman influences.
In the 1st century BC, the Roman general Pompey the Great marched through the eastern Mediterranean, reshaping the political landscape. As his legions swept through the region, he encountered a collection of Greek cities, each with its own unique culture and history.
Rather than imposing direct Roman rule, Pompey made a strategic decision. He granted a degree of autonomy to ten of these cities, forming a league known as the Decapolis. This allowed them to govern themselves while remaining under Roman protection.
The Decapolis cities, located primarily east of the Jordan River and the Sea of Galilee, enjoyed a period of relative peace and prosperity. They were free to trade, mint their own coins, and participate in regional affairs. This newfound autonomy fostered a flourishing culture, blending Greek and Roman influences.