| Borski okrug Борски округ |
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| — District of Serbia — | |
| Location of Bor District in Serbia | |
| Country | Serbia |
| Capital | Bor |
| Government | |
| • Commissioner | n/a |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,507 km2 (1,354.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 123,848 |
| • Density | 35.3/km2 (91.4/sq mi) |
| Municipalities | 4 |
| Settlements | 90 |
| - Cities and towns | 6 |
| - Villages | 84 |
Bor District (Борски округ, Borski okrug) is a district (okrug) of Serbia with seat in Bor. It has a population of 123,848 (2011 census).
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The Thracians dominated the region before the Roman conquest in the 1st century BC that weakened and subdued the Paleo-Balkan tribes. The Moesi, a Thracio-Dacian tribe, were defeated by the Roman army under Marcus Licinius Crassus, the consul of 30 BC.The region was organized into Moesia Inferior in 87 AD by Emperor Domitian.
Hellenistic religious influence is attested through archeological findings in Rovine and Tamnič where Heracles was worshipped, a relief of Zeus, Herakles and Dionysos found in Bukovo.[1]
The Roman site of Selište with necropolis has been excavated in the village of Rogljevo. Silver and Gold fibulae from 250-320 AD have been found at sites in Negotin.[2]
The district is divided into four municipalities:
Ethnic groups (2002 census):
The region is rich in copper and gold mines, especially in the Bor and Majdanpek areas. Silver has been discovered but rare.
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