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Event war Europe

Dacian Wars (Trajan)

101 CE – 106 CE

Emperor Trajan conquered the Dacian kingdom in two campaigns, adding a wealthy new province rich in gold mines. The victory is immortalised on Trajan's Column in Rome.

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Conflict · Europe

Dacian Wars (Trajan)

101 CE – 106 CE

Emperor Trajan conquered the Dacian kingdom in two campaigns, adding a wealthy new province rich in gold mines. The victory is immortalised on Trajan's Column in Rome. Dacia's gold funded massive building projects across the empire.

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