Ancient Roman City of Salona

Drone flight over the ancient Roman City of Salona. Salona was the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and played an important role in both the early and late history of the Roman Empire. The Roman colony was founded by Julius Cesar in the 40's B.C., bearing the name Colonia Martia Ivlia Salona. It was populated by roman traders and veterans. The remains of a theatre and an amphitheatre mark Salona's status as a major urban centre in the early empire. One of the most important periods in history of the town was the reign of emperor Diocletianus (284 - 305) who had a majestic palace built in the immediate vicinity of Salona. It was in honour of the emperor, that Salona was names Valeria (after his family name). Urban life at Salona ceases by 640 AD with the invasions of the Avars and the Slavs. The urban population retreated behind the sturdy walls of nearby Diocletian's Palace or the offshore islands of the Adriatic. Come sailing with 45 Degrees Sailing! Check us out at: http://www.45degreessailing.com/ facebook https://www.facebook.com/45degreessai... music for the video from: http://www.epidemicsound.com/ Filmed with: Main Camera: Dji Mavic 2 Pro Filmed and Edited by Nick Hathaway, 45 Degrees Sailing