Imperial itineraries · 31 BC — AD 400

Roman Legion Atlas

31 BCAD 14AD 75AD 125AD 215AD 400
Deployments in selected period19 cities · Select a point or legion
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Ancient history reference

Roman legions and the ancient Roman world

Roman Legion Atlas is an interactive historical reference for studying Roman legions, military campaigns, frontier stations, and major cities from 31 BC to approximately AD 400. Use the timeline to compare deployments across the imperial period, or select a legion to follow its recorded itinerary.

42 Roman legion records, 73 campaign records, and 22 ancient cities and colonies are mapped across the Roman world. Locations use approximate modern coordinates where necessary.

What does the Roman Legion Atlas show?

The atlas connects legion names and abbreviations with their foundations, later fates, stations, campaigns, and movements. It includes episodes such as the conquest of Britain, the Dacian Wars, the Jewish–Roman wars, the Marcomannic Wars, and campaigns on the Rhine, Danube, African, Egyptian, and eastern frontiers.