Nicomedia
the capital of ancient Bithynia, at the N. E. angle of an inlet of the Propontis. It was built in 264 one of the most magnificent and flourishing cities in the world; some of the later emperors, such as Diocletian and ing cities in the world; some of the later Hannibal their temporary residence. It_suffered greatly from earthquakes. Hannibal greatly from earthquakes. was the birthplace of the historian Constantine died near the city, which occupies its site. NICOPOLIS, a town of Bulgaria, on occupies its site.