Bostra, Arabia PetraeaClassical
106Bostran Era Begins
A Roman province marks a new epoch
The Bostran era, the official chronological system of the Roman province of Arabia Petraea, began, marking a new epoch for the diverse peoples of the region. The era, named after the provincial capital Bostra, served as the standard dating system for one of Rome's most fascinating frontier provinces, where Greco-Roman civilization met the ancient cultures of the Arabian desert in a rich tapestry of commerce and exchange.
106 AD
