Famine in Antioch, 362/363 |
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The presence of a large expeditionary corps under emperor Julian I in Antioch, combined with the bad weather conditions in the area, caused a long alimentary crisis in the city during the years 362-363. The famine continued to affect the city even after the departure of the emperor. When exactly it ended is uncertain, and there is no information on the victims that it caused, in all probability. |
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Famine in Antioch, 384-385 |
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A famine which was caused by climatic changes and afflicted Antioch and Coele-Syria for approximately one year, from 384 until 385. During the same period an unidentified epidemic afflicted the city, which decimated a large number of the already exhausted by the famine inhabitants. |
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Famine in Cappadocia, 368/69 |
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A destructive famine afflicted central Asia Minor from 368/69 until 370. It is unknown whether there were any victims; the famine, however, forced appreciable population masses to migrate in great distances. |
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Famine in Edessa, 499-502 |
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A great famine afflicted Edessa between 499/500 and 502, the result of a combination of multiple destructive factors. The number of victims was great, since the impact of the crisis was felt not only in the city of Edessa but also in the wider area. |
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