Sabaria facts for kids
Sabaria was a special area in ancient Iberia, which is now mostly Spain and Portugal. It existed between the 4th and 6th centuries. This territory was located between two powerful kingdoms: the Kingdom of the Suebi and the Visigothic kingdom.
Sabaria stretched across a large area. It went from Benavente to Salamanca and from Sayago to Simancas. Even though it was surrounded by bigger kingdoms, Sabaria was quite independent.
What Made Sabaria Special?
Sabaria was unique because it was "semi-autonomous." This means it had some freedom to make its own decisions, even though it was near larger, more powerful kingdoms. It wasn't fully controlled by either the Suebi or the Visigoths.
Minting Its Own Money
One of the coolest things about Sabaria was that it could make its own money! This is called "minting currency." Only truly independent places usually had the right to do this. It showed that Sabaria had its own government and economy.
Sometimes, the coins made in Sabaria are confused with money from a Visigothic city called Senimure-Semure. This city is now known as Zamora. But experts can tell the difference, showing Sabaria's unique history.
Where Was Sabaria Located?
Sabaria was in the western part of the Iberian Peninsula. This area is now part of modern-day Spain. Its borders were defined by several important towns and regions:
- It reached from Benavente in the north.
- It extended south to Salamanca.
- It stretched from Sayago in the west.
- It went east towards Simancas.
This location placed Sabaria right in the middle of a busy historical period, between two major powers of the time.
See also
In Spanish: Sabaria para niños
