History of the Jews in Moldova
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The history of the Jews in Moldova extends back several centuries. According to some accounts, Jews first appeared in the territory of modern Moldova with Roman legions in the first century, although documented Jewish activity in the region dates from the medieval period. Jewish merchants are documented using a trade route through Moldavia during the second half of the 15th century. The first Jewish settlements in central and northern Bessarabia were probably established in the 17th century.
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