--- title: The Journey of Hadrian 117-118 CE: From Antioch to Rome: Travel, Power, and the Making of an Emperor author: Simeon Netchev source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14936/the-journey-of-hadrian-117-118-ce/ format: machine-readable-alternate license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) updated: 2025-04-26 --- # The Journey of Hadrian 117-118 CE: From Antioch to Rome: Travel, Power, and the Making of an Emperor _Authored by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/)_ ## Image File [![The Journey of Hadrian 117-118 CE: From Antioch to Rome: Travel, Power, and the Making of an Emperor](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/14936.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/14936.png) ## Image Caption This map illustrates the early travels of Emperor [Hadrian](https://www.worldhistory.org/hadrian/) across the [Roman Empire](https://www.worldhistory.org/Roman_Empire/) between 117 and 118 CE, tracing his journey from [Antioch](https://www.worldhistory.org/Antiochia/) in the east to [Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rome/) in the west. Covering vast territories, his route reflects both the expanse of [Roman](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Roman/) control and the political urgency of consolidating imperial power. Following the [death](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Death/) of Emperor [Trajan](https://www.worldhistory.org/trajan/) (reigned 98 - 117 CE) in 117 CE, Hadrian (reigned 117 - 138 CE) assumed the throne amid unrest and frontier challenges. His swift return to Rome was more than ceremonial—it was a calculated move to affirm authority, stabilize the [empire](https://www.worldhistory.org/empire/), and signal continuity. The journey also set the tone for his reign, which would later be marked by extensive travel, administrative reform, and a focus on securing rather than expanding Rome’s borders. #### Editorial Review This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/). ## About the Author Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history educator, passionate about the human stories that shape the past. - [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeon-netchev/) ## Cite This Work ### APA Netchev, S. (2021, December 06). The Journey of Hadrian 117-118 CE: From Antioch to Rome: Travel, Power, and the Making of an Emperor. *World History Encyclopedia*. ### Chicago Netchev, Simeon. "The Journey of Hadrian 117-118 CE: From Antioch to Rome: Travel, Power, and the Making of an Emperor." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 06, 2021. . ### MLA Netchev, Simeon. "The Journey of Hadrian 117-118 CE: From Antioch to Rome: Travel, Power, and the Making of an Emperor." *World History Encyclopedia*, 06 Dec 2021, . ## License & Copyright Submitted by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/ "User Page: Simeon Netchev"), published on 06 December 2021. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0deed.en). This licence only allows others to download this content and share it with others as long as the author is credited, but they can't change the content in any way or use it commercially. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.