--- title: Map of the Caucasus after the Peace of Nisibis, c. 300 CE author: Simeon Netchev source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18289/map-of-the-caucasus-after-the-peace-of-nisibis-c-3/ format: machine-readable-alternate license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Map of the Caucasus after the Peace of Nisibis, c. 300 CE _Authored by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/)_ ## Image File [![Map of the Caucasus after the Peace of Nisibis, c. 300 CE](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18289.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18289.png) ## Image Caption The First Peace of Nisibis (299 CE) established a rare moment of stability in the long rivalry between the [Roman](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Roman/) and [Sasanian](https://www.worldhistory.org/Sasanian_Empire/) Empires, fixing their borders in the Caucasus after Emperor [Diocletian](https://www.worldhistory.org/Diocletian/) (reign 284–305 CE) and his co-emperor Galerius defeated Shah Narseh of [Persia](https://www.worldhistory.org/Persia/) (reign 293–302 CE). The treaty awarded [Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rome/) control of five provinces east of the Tigris, secured [Armenia](https://www.worldhistory.org/armenia/) as a Roman ally, and recognized [Iberia](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/iberia/) under Roman influence. This settlement reshaped the balance of power in the Caucasus, allowing local states such as Lazica, Iberia, and Caucasian Albania to maintain autonomy while positioned between two great empires. The early 4th century also marked a cultural and religious turning point for the region. Peaceful conditions encouraged [trade](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/trade/) and the exchange of language, art, and technology across imperial and local frontiers, while the spread of [Christianity](https://www.worldhistory.org/christianity/) gained momentum, with Armenia adopting the new faith officially in 301 CE. Yet the respite was temporary: by mid-century, renewed Roman–Persian clashes destabilized the Caucasus once again, confirming its role as a contested frontier zone and a crossroads of empires. #### 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. (2023, December 21). Map of the Caucasus after the Peace of Nisibis, c. 300 CE. *World History Encyclopedia*. ### Chicago Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Caucasus after the Peace of Nisibis, c. 300 CE." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 21, 2023. . ### MLA Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Caucasus after the Peace of Nisibis, c. 300 CE." *World History Encyclopedia*, 21 Dec 2023, . ## License & Copyright Submitted by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/ "User Page: Simeon Netchev"), published on 21 December 2023. 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.