Ancient Roman Empire Map
Explore the Ancient Roman Empire around 117 AD, when Roman power extended across Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia under Emperor Trajan.
About This Ancient Roman Empire Map
A concise introduction to the Ancient Roman Empire, its provinces, cities, roads, and surrounding territories.
This Ancient Roman Empire map illustrates the empire around 117 AD, during the reign of Emperor Trajan. Roman territory extended from Britannia and the Iberian Peninsula in the west to Mesopotamia and Armenia in the east.
The empire surrounded much of the Mediterranean Sea, which the Romans called Mare Internum. Its provinces covered large parts of modern-day Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Province labels such as Britannia, Gallia, Hispania, Italia, Dacia, Asia, Syria, Judaea, and Aegyptus help visitors connect the ancient world with present-day geography.
How to Read the Map
The map legend distinguishes Roman territory, client states, dependent territories, cities, fortresses, and major roads.
Major Provinces of the Roman Empire
Open each region to view the major Roman provinces visible on the map.
Western Europe
Iberian Peninsula
Central and Eastern Europe
Asia Minor and the Middle East
North Africa
Which Modern Countries Were Part of the Roman Empire?
The empire included all or part of many present-day countries across three continents.
The Roman Empire included all or part of present-day Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Greece, Türkiye, Syria, Israel, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and several neighboring countries.
Roman Empire Timeline
Key milestones from the beginning of the empire to the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
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