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Timeline of Bursa history

Bursa is a city located in northwestern Turkey, and it has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Here is a timeline of the major events in the history of Bursa:

  • 2000 BC: The first known human settlement in the region that is now Bursa is established.

  • 7th century BC: Bursa is known as Prusa in ancient times and is part of the Kingdom of Bithynia.

  • 74 BC: Bithynia becomes a province of the Roman Empire, and Prusa is incorporated into the empire.

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