The Romans reached the Balkan Peninsula after they defeated the ancient Macedonian kingdom in the 2nd century BC. The first Roman colonies in the Balkans were also created then. And after the victories in Asia Minor in 133 BC, the Aegean region became the principal communication for the conquests in eastern direction. The last two centuries BC were marked by numerous clashes between the mainland Thracian tribes and the Roman governors of the Macedonia province, who were charged with the protection of the important artery.

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