Ancient Roman Empire Forums -> Gloria Exercitus - 'Glory of the Army' -> Legions That Served In Illyricum
Posted 18 June 2004 - 02:07 PM
hello i'm interested in any info on the legions that served in the illyricum region moreover in present day kosovo to be exact. i do not always get to use the inernet but i do try would apperciate any info it possible thanks pee-kay
Primus Pilus
Posted 18 June 2004 - 04:21 PM
The following legions were all based in the general area at some point.
Legio I Adiutrix
Legio II Adiutrix
Legio I Italica and
Legio IV Flavia Felix
Legio XI Claudia
Legio VII Claudia
Legio XIII Gemina
Legio VII Claudia is probably the best example. From the early until mid 1st century AD it was based in Burnum, Dalmatia (roughly modern Kistanje). It then moved to Viminacium, Moesia or modern Kostolac in eastern Serbia. There it stayed roughly until the fall of the western empire.
Legio VII was involved in the final conquest of Illyria under Augustus, and played a major role in Trajan's conquest of Dacia.
Hope that helps.
Viggen
Posted 19 June 2004 - 07:46 AM
Just like to add that additional infos are available at
http://www.unrv.com/...ary/legions.php
cheers
viggen