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Map showing the maximum territorial extent of the Roman Empire in AD 117, shaded in yellow, spanning from western Europe and North Africa to the Near East. Major rivers and seas are labeled, and various symbols mark the locations of Roman colonies and municipia established during the Pre-Caesarian, Caesarian, and Augustan periods. The boundary at the death of Emperor Trajan is highlighted.
Roman Empire
ancient state [27 bce-476 ce]
Roman Forum
ancient Rome
ancient state, Europe, Africa, and Asia
Tunisia
Tunisia
country, Africa

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Bust of Vespasian, found at Ostia; in the Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome.
Vespasian
Roman emperor
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Catiline
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Publius Quinctilius Varus
Roman general
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Dio Cassius
Roman historian
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Gaiseric
king of Vandals
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Gildo
Moorish leader
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Gelimer
king of Vandals