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Map of the Roman Empire in AD 285

The world restored

The Roman Empire in AD 285: The world restored. Since AD 271, 12 territories changed status on this map: including Gaul (mod. France), Belgica (mod. Belgium), Treveran Gaul (mod. Luxembourg) and 9 more.

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Map of the Roman Empire in AD 285: The world restored. Colours show Roman territory, Tribal peoples & confederations, Rival great powers.
AD 285 · THE RISE AND FALL OF ROME, 264 BC – AD 476

What changes on the map

Gaul (mod. France)Breakaway Roman empires (260–274) → Roman territory
Belgica (mod. Belgium)Breakaway Roman empires (260–274) → Roman territory
Treveran Gaul (mod. Luxembourg)Breakaway Roman empires (260–274) → Roman territory
Hispania (mod. Spain)Breakaway Roman empires (260–274) → Roman territory
Lusitania (mod. Portugal)Breakaway Roman empires (260–274) → Roman territory
Britannia (mod. Britain)Breakaway Roman empires (260–274) → Roman territory
SyriaBreakaway Roman empires (260–274) → Roman territory
Phoenicia (mod. Lebanon)Breakaway Roman empires (260–274) → Roman territory
Judaea (mod. Israel)Breakaway Roman empires (260–274) → Roman territory
Nabataea (mod. Jordan)Breakaway Roman empires (260–274) → Roman territory
EgyptBreakaway Roman empires (260–274) → Roman territory
Dacia (mod. Romania)Roman territory → Tribal peoples & confederations

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CH 9 — Diocletian and Constantine

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