Early history - - In Roman times a large town called Ulpiana existed 15 kilometers (9 miles) to the south of modern-day Pristina. This city was destroyed but was restored by the Emperor Justinian I. Today the town of Lipljan stands on the site of the Roman city, and remains of the old city can still be seen. - After the fall of Rome, Pristina grew from the ruins of the former Roman city. The city was located at a junction of roads leading in all ...
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