Aedava (also known as Aedeva, Aedabe, Aedeba, Aedadeba) was a Dacian settlement located south of the Danube in Moesia (present-day northern Bulgaria).[1][2] In his De Aedificiis, the 6th century AD historian Procopius placed Aedava on the Danubian road between Augustae and Variana.[3][4] He also mentioned that Emperor Justinian (r. 527–565) restored the damaged portion of the town defenses.[3]

Aedava
Map of Dacian settlements.
Alternative nameAedeva, Aedabe, Aedeba, Aedadeba
Location Bulgaria
Coordinates43°44′13″N 23°52′01″E / 43.737°N 23.867°E / 43.737; 23.867

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Notes

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  1. ^ Grumeza 2009, p. 14.
  2. ^ Velkov 1977, p. 92.
  3. ^ a b Procopius & 550 AD, IV 2,6.
  4. ^ Olteanu, Toponyms.

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Ancient

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  • Procopius (550). De Aedificiis [The Buildings of Justinian] (in Ancient Greek).

Modern

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