--- title: Map of the Herodian Tetrarchy in the Levant, c. 5 CE author: Simeon Netchev source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18751/map-of-the-herodian-tetrarchy-in-the-levant--c-5-c/ format: machine-readable-alternate license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) updated: 2025-09-08 --- # Map of the Herodian Tetrarchy in the Levant, c. 5 CE _Authored by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/)_ ## Image File [![Map of the Herodian Tetrarchy in the Levant, c. 5 CE](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18751.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18751.png) ## Image Caption This map illustrates the geopolitical situation in the [Levant](https://www.worldhistory.org/levant/) after the [death](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Death/) of [Herod the Great](https://www.worldhistory.org/Herod_the_Great/) (ruled 37–4 BCE), the ambitious client king of Judea appointed by the [Roman Senate](https://www.worldhistory.org/Roman_Senate/). His death marked the breakup of his kingdom into the Herodian Tetrarchy, a division intended to preserve stability while ensuring loyalty to [Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rome/). The arrangement created four smaller political units ruled by Herod’s sons and relatives, reflecting both dynastic continuity and increasing [Roman](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Roman/) oversight in the region. By the terms of Herod’s will, confirmed by Emperor [Augustus](https://www.worldhistory.org/augustus/) (reign 27 BCE–14 CE), Judea was divided as follows: [Archelaus](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Archelaus/) (r. 4 BCE–6 CE) received Judea, Samaria, and Idumea as ethnarch; Herod Antipas (r. 4 BCE–39 CE) became tetrarch of Galilee and Perea; Philip (r. 4 BCE–34 CE) governed the northeastern territories of Batanea, Trachonitis, and Auranitis; and Salome I, Herod’s sister, received smaller holdings around Jamnia. This division marked a transitional phase in Levantine politics: while Herod’s heirs sought to rule as client princes, Roman authority deepened, especially after the removal of Archelaus in 6 CE and the creation of the Roman province of Judea. Over the following decades, Roman governors and legions increasingly overshadowed the Herodians, setting the stage for direct imperial control and the eventual decline of the dynasty. #### 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/) ## External Links - [Palestine in the time of Jesus, 4 B.C. - 30 A.D. : (including the period of Herod, 40 - 4 B.C.) ](https://www.loc.gov/resource/g7501s.ct002407/) - [Seaton's Map of Palestine, or the Holy Land, with part of Egypt.](https://www.raremaps.com/gallery/detail/77999/seatons-map-of-palestine-or-the-holy-land-with-part-of-eg-seaton) ## Cite This Work ### APA Netchev, S. (2024, March 28). Map of the Herodian Tetrarchy in the Levant, c. 5 CE. *World History Encyclopedia*. ### Chicago Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Herodian Tetrarchy in the Levant, c. 5 CE." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 28, 2024. . ### MLA Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Herodian Tetrarchy in the Levant, c. 5 CE." *World History Encyclopedia*, 28 Mar 2024, . ## License & Copyright Submitted by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/ "User Page: Simeon Netchev"), published on 28 March 2024. 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.