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Bosporan Kingdom

c. 438 BCE – c. 527 CE · about 965 years approximate dates

The Bosporan Kingdom was a Greco-Scythian state on both sides of the Kerch Strait, with its capital at Panticapaeum. It grew rich exporting grain to Athens and later became a long-lasting Roman client kingdom. It came under Byzantine control in the 6th century.

Key facts

Datesc. 438 BCE – c. 527 CE
RegionGreece, Rome & Byzantium
ContinentEurope, Asia
CapitalPanticapaeum
FounderSpartocus I
Religion(s)Hellenistic religion

Before & after

Preceded by

Kingdom of Pontus

Followed by

Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire)

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.