Roman Provinces Map in 117 AD
Explore the provinces of the Roman Empire around 117 AD, when the empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Emperor Trajan.
About This Roman Provinces Map
A concise introduction to the provincial organization of the Roman Empire at its greatest extent around 117 AD.
This Roman provinces map illustrates the empire around 117 AD, during the reign of Emperor Trajan. It highlights the administrative regions that stretched from Britannia and Hispania in the west to Asia Minor, Syria, and Arabia in the east.
The provinces are grouped by region and color, making it easier to compare western, eastern, northern, African, Italian, Illyrian, and Middle Eastern territories across the Mediterranean world.
Province labels such as Britannia, Belgica, Lugdunensis, Aquitania, Italia, Dacia, Asia, Syria, Judaea, and Africa help visitors connect Roman administration with present-day geography.
How to Read the Map
The map legend groups the provinces into broad regions and also identifies major cities and provincial boundaries.
Major Roman Provinces by Region
Open each region to view the principal Roman provinces shown 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.
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