Develtus
Develtos (, , Δηβελτός, Δεουελτός, Δεούελτος, Διβηλτóς) or Deultum was an ancient city and bishopric in Thrace. It was located at the mouth of the river Sredetska reka on the west coast of Lake Mandrensko, previously part of the Gulf of Burgas, and near the modern village of Debelt. History Classical period Develton (Thracian: ''Debelton'', "two-swamp area") was founded as an '' emporium'' of Apollonia Pontica in the 7th century BC.Boer (2002), pp. 131-133 From the 6th century to the 4th century BC, the settlement served as an important place of trade between Thracians and Greeks. Develton was annexed to the Roman Empire in 46 AD and became part of the province of Thrace. The construction of a '' colonia'' for veterans of the VIII ''Augusta'' legion at Develton was likely planned prior to 69 AD, but was delayed due to the eruption of civil war of 69 AD.Campbell (2006), p. 218 The veterans may have been settled at Develton due to its proximit ...
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