The travels of Hadrian 128-134 CE

Legacy in Motion: Pilgrimage, Politics, and Power in Hadrian’s Final Provincial Tours

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Simeon Netchev
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This map illustrates the later travels of Emperor Hadrian between 128 and 134 CE, highlighting his continued commitment to strengthening Rome’s frontiers and unifying its diverse provinces. These journeys took him across the eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Levant, combining strategic inspection with cultural and administrative engagement.

During this period, Hadrian (reigned 117 - 138 CE) visited key cities in Greece, Asia Minor, and Egypt, where he famously founded the city of Antinopolis in memory of his companion Antinous of Bithynia (circa 110 - 130 CE). His return to the eastern provinces included time in Syria and Judea, regions facing growing unrest. Hadrian’s travels were more than symbolic; they allowed him to project imperial presence, oversee provincial affairs, and foster a shared Roman identity through architecture, civic patronage, and diplomacy. The map captures the scope of an emperor who ruled as much by movement as by decree.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher, passionate about the human stories that shape the past. He believes every image should tell a story and invite interaction, while every map should lead on a journey — blending imagination with e

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Netchev, S. (2021, December 06). The travels of Hadrian 128-134 CE. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14938/the-travels-of-hadrian-128-134-ce/

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Netchev, Simeon. "The travels of Hadrian 128-134 CE." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 06, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14938/the-travels-of-hadrian-128-134-ce/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "The travels of Hadrian 128-134 CE." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 06 Dec 2021, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14938/the-travels-of-hadrian-128-134-ce/. Web. 29 Apr 2025.

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