Salerno is a historic city located in the Campania region of southern Italy, on the Gulf of Salerno of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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Salerno | 0 to the 9th century
Foundation and early history
Salerno traces its origins back to the Roman period. It is believed to have been founded by the Romans in the second century BC as a coastal settlement known as Salernum. As aRoman city, Salernum likely served as a strategic port and trading hub in the region.
Roman Rule
During the Roman Empire, Salernum prospered as an important administrative and commercial center in the region of Campania. It benefited from its proximity to the sea and its strategic location along the Via Popilia, an ancient Roman road that connected Rome to southern Italy.
Cultural and Economic Center
Salernum’s prosperity continued into the early Middle Ages, the city’s economy was based on agriculture, trade, and maritime activities, and it became known for its production of agricultural goods, such as olive oil and wine.
Early Christian Period
With the spread of Christianity, Salernum, like many other Roman cities, became an important center of Christian worship and religious life. Early Christian churches and basilicas were constructed in the city, reflecting the growing influence of Christianity in the region.
Byzantine Influence
In the sixth century, Salernum came under Byzantine rule following the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The Byzantines exerted influence over the city and its surrounding territories, contributing to its cultural and political development during this period.
Transition to Salerno
The name”Salerno” gradually emerged as the predominant name for the city during the Middle Ages, replacing the older name of Salernum. The exact reasons for this transitions are not entirely clear but may be related to linguistic or cultural changes over time.