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Armenian Legions of Rome: Emperor Trajan's Forgotten Allies
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a little-known chapter of Armenian history: the Armenian legions that fought for the Roman Empire. They follow the story of the Legio I and II Armeniaca, auxiliary units raised in the Armenian Highlands during the Roman-Parthian wars. Lucas explains how these troops were deployed as limitanei on the eastern frontiers, garrisoning forts like Satala and helping secure Rome's border against Persian invasions. The conversation covers Trajan's annexation of Armenia in 114 CE, the creation of the province of Armenia Maior, and the crucial role…
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