County of Berga: Map & History
Berga is the capital of the comarca (county) of Berguedà, in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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Berga is the capital of the comarca (county) of Berguedà, in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is bordered by the municipalities of Cercs, Olvan, Avià, Capolat and Castellar del Riu.
County of Berga in Depth
History
Berga derives its name from the Bergistani, an Iberian tribe which lived in the area before the Roman conquest. The Bergistani were first subdued by Hannibal in 218 BC. They rebelled twice against the Romans and were twice defeated; after their second uprising, much of the tribe was sold into slavery. Livy mentions their principal town, Castrum Bergium, which was probably the precursor of the present-day town of Berga. During the eighth century the area was occupied by Muslim forces; according to local tradition, Berga was destroyed during this period, It was subsequently conquered by the Franks and repopulated before 835. Berga Castle is first recorded in a document dating from about 855.
During the ninth century, the Country of Berga developed within the County of Cerdanya.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Berga (CC BY-SA 4.0).
County of Berga: Key Facts
| Capital | Berga |
|---|---|
| Official language | Catalan |
Facts from Wikidata Q15487 (CC0).
County of Berga Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which County of Berga appears, with the other states of the time.
County of Berga Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 9,010 km² in 1231 CE.
County of Berga: Frequently Asked Questions
When did County of Berga exist?
County of Berga is dated to 898 CE – 1235 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of County of Berga?
The capital of County of Berga was Berga.
How large was County of Berga at its peak?
At its peak in 1231 AD County of Berga covered about 9,010 km².
How did the map of County of Berga change over time?
County of Berga appears on 4 dated world maps in the atlas, from 900 CE to 1200 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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