Thrace (/ θreɪs /, thrayss; Bulgarian: Тракия, romanized: Trakia; Greek: Θράκη, romanized: Thráki; Turkish: Trakya) is a geographical and historical region in Southeast Europe roughly corresponding to the Province of Thrace in the Roman Empire.

Thracia or Thrace (Ancient Greek: Θρᾴκη, romanized: Thrakē) is the ancient name given to the southeastern Balkan region, the land inhabited by the Thracians.

Feb 28, 2025 · Thrace, ancient and modern region of the southeastern Balkans. The historical boundaries of Thrace have varied. To the ancient Greeks it was that part of the Balkans between the Danube River to the north and the Aegean Sea to the south, being bounded on the east by the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara and on the west by the mountains east of ...

Nov 27, 2019 · The Thracians were an Indo-European people who dominated large swathes of land between southern Russia, Serbia and western Turkey for much of antiquity. Archaeological evidence suggests they had lived in the region since at least 1300 BC, boasting close ties with their neighbours.

The Thracians (/ ˈθreɪʃənz /; Ancient Greek: Θρᾷκες, romanized: Thrāikes; Latin: Thraci) were an Indo-European speaking people who inhabited large parts of Southeast Europe in ancient history. [1][2] Thracians resided mainly in Southeast Europe in modern-day Bulgaria, Romania, North Macedonia, northern Greece and European Turkey, but also in nor...

Thrace, Ancient and modern region, southeastern Balkan Peninsula. Its borders have varied at different periods. In ancient Greek times it was bounded by the Danube River, the Aegean Sea, and the Black Sea. Modern Thrace corresponds to southern Bulgaria, the Greek province of Thrace, and European Turkey, including the Gallipoli peninsula.

Oct 5, 2023 · Almost half a century after Spartacus’ demise Rome became a fully-fledged empire, with Thracia (as Thrace was called at the time) as its client kingdom.

Thrace included areas that are now southeastern Bulgaria, northeastern Greece, and the European part of Turkey. The Thracians were an ancient Indo-European people. They lived in Central, Western, and Southeastern Europe.

May 25, 2024 · Imagine a time long ago, when a people as fierce and proud as the land they inhabited dominated the rugged regions between southern Russia, Serbia and western Turkey. As early as 1300 BCE, these tribes emerged as a mighty force, forging close …

Low-key but with elements that will charm even the most demanding traveller, Thrace is a destination full of surprises. A fulcrum in the northeastern part of Greece, two continents meet here, but even more cultures mingle and unique ecosystems abound.