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The [[Romans]] under [[Julius Caesar]] subdued the [[Treveran]]s in [[58 BC|58]] to [[50 BC]]. When the Roman provinces in Germany were reorganised in [[16 BC]], [[Augustus]] decided that Trier, then called ''Augusta Treverorum'' should become the regional [[capital]]. For a few years (383-388) it was the capital of [[Magnus Maximus]], who ruled most of the western Empire |
The [[Romans]] under [[Julius Caesar]] subdued the [[Treveran]]s in [[58 BC|58]] to [[50 BC]]. When the Roman provinces in Germany were reorganised in [[16 BC]], [[Augustus]] decided that Trier, then called ''Augusta Treverorum'' should become the regional [[capital]]. For a few years (383-388) it was the capital of [[Magnus Maximus]], who ruled most of the western Empire |
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The city is well known for the [[Porta Nigra]], the best preserved Roman city gate north of the [[Alps]]. |
The city is well known for the [[Porta Nigra]], the best preserved Roman city gate north of the [[Alps]]. |
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It is also the birthplace of the influential philosopher [[Karl Marx]]. |
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== External Links == |
== External Links == |
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* [http://www.trier.de Official Website] |
* [http://www.trier.de Official Website] |
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* ''[http://www.fes.de/marx/index_en.htm Karl-Marx-Haus]'' (birth house and museum) |
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Revision as of 01:04, 22 September 2002
Trier is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on the western bank of the Rhine.
The Romans under Julius Caesar subdued the Treverans in 58 to 50 BC. When the Roman provinces in Germany were reorganised in 16 BC, Augustus decided that Trier, then called Augusta Treverorum should become the regional capital. For a few years (383-388) it was the capital of Magnus Maximus, who ruled most of the western Empire
The city is well known for the Porta Nigra, the best preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps.
It is also the birthplace of the influential philosopher Karl Marx.
External Links
- Official Website
- Karl-Marx-Haus (birth house and museum)