Palaestina Salutaris

ancient province, Middle East

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Palaestina Salutaris, also known as Palaestina Tertia, was a Roman province established in the late 4th century CE. It was formed when the southern part of the Roman province of Arabia was detached and united with Palestine. The capital of this southern province was Petra, though it may have also been Elusa for a time.12

The province experienced a revival in prosperity during the 5th and 6th centuries, only to decline after the Arab conquest in the 7th century. The administrative divisions of Palestine, including Palaestina Salutaris, underwent changes throughout the Roman and Byzantine periods.12

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…the Great, became known as Palaestina Salutaris (or Tertia) when detached again in 357–358 ce. The cities of both provinces enjoyed a marked revival of prosperity in the 5th and 6th centuries and fell into decay only after the Arab conquest in 632–636.
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…the Great, became known as Palaestina Salutaris (or Tertia) when detached again in 357–358 ce. The cities of both provinces enjoyed a marked revival of prosperity in the 5th and 6th centuries and fell into decay only after the Arab conquest in 632–636.
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