Germania Inferior
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Germania Inferior was a Roman province established in the 1st century BCE, encompassing parts of what is now the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. It was part of the Roman administrative division of Gaul and later became known as Germania Secunda. The region was inhabited by various Celtic and Germanic tribes, including the Batavi, Menapii, and Tungri, who were organized into civitates.1
The Romans developed infrastructure, including roads and garrisons, particularly along the Rhine River, which served as a frontier. Important settlements like Nijmegen and Tongeren flourished. However, Roman power in the area began to wane in the mid-3rd century CE due to resurgent Germanic tribes and potential environmental changes. The Roman occupation ultimately ended in the early 5th century CE with a large invasion by Germanic tribes.1
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