Romans with a new power in Asia Minor

The last attempt to stop the expansion of the Romans to the east was made by King Pontu Mitrydates VI Eupator (120 – 63 r. p.n.e.), having unexpectedly hit the western part of Asia Minor, releasing the local cities, who hated the Romans for their tax collectors characterized by incredible greed and ruthlessness. In total, Mitrydates waged three wars with Rome, And the last one ended in 63 r. p.n.e. His complete defeat (Pompey's guidance beaten him). At that time, Pont was converted into a Roman province, At the same time, with Cylian and Syria (After the collapse of the Seleucid Empire). The era of Hellenism is over, And he started the so -called. pax romana (Roman room) in Asia Minor, which lasted until the fall of the Roman Empire. Despite financial operation (Local magnates in the era of the Empire were kept briefly, Unlike for the Republic) Cities in this region developed quickly, Conducting relative peace. Some of them have become important political and cultural centers. All Asia Minor was covered with a road network, bridges and aqueducts were formed. The greatest flourishing of the Anatolian cities fell during the rule of Trajan and Hadrian in II in. n.e. Less than two centuries later Asia Minor was within the borders of the Byzantine Empire, Heirs of the Fallen Roman Empire.