# Aquileia — WHE Definition Discussion (1-682) **URL:** \ **Category:** WHE Articles\ **Created:** [August 17, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/aquileia-whe-definition-discussion-1-682/17968 "2023-08-17T16:05:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
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The ancient city of Aquileia was situated near the head of the Adriatic Sea west of the Roman province of Illyria. The strategic location of the city served a crucial role in the expansion of the Roman Republic by serving as a buffer against possible invasions from the Germanic tribes to the north. As a colony with major harbor facilities, Aquileia allowed the Romans to exploit both the neighboring gold mines as well as the region's own rich amber. * * * _This is a companion discussion topic for the original definition at [https://www.worldhistory.org/aquileia/](https://www.worldhistory.org/aquileia/)._ * * * **Join the Conversation** - If you've studied this topic, what would you add for other readers? - What questions has this left you with? - Is there a related topic you'd like to see covered? Is there anything you'd like to ask about this definition? Ask away — and if you spot something that should be covered, that's useful to know too. ---
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