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1121
Aubel, Belgium
1216
Brussels, Belgium
1367
Namur, Belgium
1751-1767
Brussels, Belgium
c. 1196
Grimbergen, Belgium
1128
Mechelen, Belgium
14th century
Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium
1413
Dinant, Belgium
1152
Leuven, Belgium
1129
Leuven, Belgium
1220-1230
Sint-Truiden, Belgium
1845
Leuven, Belgium
1888
Thuin, Belgium
637 AD
Dendermonde, Belgium
1837
Mol, Belgium
1138
Brussels, Belgium
1105
Leuven, Belgium
18th century
Arlon, Belgium
1621
Saint-Hubert, Belgium
687 AD
Stobi was an ancient town of Paeonia located near Gradsko. It is considered by many to be the most famous archaeological site in North Macedonia. Stobi was built where the Erigon (Crna River) joins the Axios (Vardar), making it strategically important as a center for both trade and warfare.
Stobi developed from a Paeonian settlement established in the Archaic period. It is believed that in 217 BCE, Philip V annexed Paionia during his campaign against the Dardani who had entered Bylazora, the largest Paeonian town.
The city was first mentioned in writing by the historian Livy, in connection with a victory of Philip V of Macedon over the Dardani in 197 BC. In 168 BC, the Romans defeated Perseus and Macedonia was divided into four nominally independent republics. In 148 BC, the four areas of Macedonia were brought together in a unified Roman province. In the reign of Augustus the city grew in size and population.