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Sergej
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Cities in those day's in Serbia were known as: Belgrade, Pirot, Novi P(B)azar, Procupia, Semandria, Scopia, Sabatz, Ianibazar, Orach, Colubaz, Novigrad, Viddina, Berrouza, Fostean, Nice, Stratoria, Nouwardo, Siabrino, Prissnia, Fochia, Belina, Zenobuz of which Semandria the most important was during this time. Due to partial destruction Belgrade was made capital of the province.

The city of Semandria was called Zendrano by the Hungarians and isn't far distanced from Belgrade; it was taken by the Turkish ruler Amurath in 1438.

Viddina: known by the Turks as Kiratorum is situated by the mountain of Argentato.

Prisdena: also known as Prissina is located at the river Drina. And is named by scholars as the birth place of the emperor Justinianus.

Novigrad: Also known as Novo Brdo is located at the 17th century of Serbia and is famous for its strong fortress.

Belgrade: By the Hungarians called Saurimum. In Latin named as Albagraeca and by the Germans named as Griechichs-Weissenburg. Is known to be a large and populated city with much trade with the surrounding lands. The city has been much contested for throughout history due to its strategic location. The city was founded by the Celts.

Rascia: Named after the river Raska that runs through the region. Rascia is pre-Serbian state, from Rascia Serbia came. Rascia was ruled by the Nemanjids and was also ruled by the Ottomans. Rascia's most important cities were Garra, Posega and Krusevac.

The cities were largely inhabited by Greek Christians, Roman Catholics and Jews.

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Sergej

 
Posted : 01/08/2005 12:29 pm
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