--- title: Map of the Kingdom of the Vandals (435–534 CE) author: Simeon Netchev source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19898/map-of-the-kingdom-of-the-vandals-435-534-ce/ format: machine-readable-alternate license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) updated: 2025-10-24 --- # Map of the Kingdom of the Vandals (435–534 CE) _Authored by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/)_ ## Image File [![Map of the Kingdom of the Vandals (435–534 CE)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19898.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19898.png) ## Image Caption The Kingdom of the [Vandals](https://www.worldhistory.org/Vandals/) and Alans (435–534 CE) emerged as one of the most significant post-[Roman](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Roman/) states in the western [Mediterranean](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/mediterranean/). Founded after the Vandals, a Germanic people originally from Central [Europe](https://www.worldhistory.org/europe/), and the Alans, an Iranian-speaking Sarmatian group, migrated across [Gaul](https://www.worldhistory.org/gaul/) and [Iberia](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/iberia/), it was established in North [Africa](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/africa/) under King [Gaiseric](https://www.worldhistory.org/Gaiseric/) (reign 428–477 CE). From their capital at [Carthage](https://www.worldhistory.org/carthage/) (seized in 439 CE), the Vandals built a strong maritime kingdom that controlled key [trade](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/trade/) routes and islands such as Sardinia, Corsica, and the Balearics. Their naval strength allowed them to dominate the western Mediterranean, and their Sack of [Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rome/) in 455 CE became legendary, later giving rise to the modern term “*vandalism*.” Despite its power, the kingdom faced ongoing religious and political tensions. The Vandals were Arian Christians, often clashing with the Nicene (Catholic) majority of their North African subjects. Over time, internal instability and weakened defenses left the state vulnerable. The end came with the [Byzantine](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Byzantine/) Vandalic [War](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/) (533–534 CE), when Emperor [Justinian I](https://www.worldhistory.org/Justinian_I/) (reign 527–565 CE) dispatched General [Belisarius](https://www.worldhistory.org/Belisarius/), who swiftly reconquered the region for [Constantinople](https://www.worldhistory.org/Constantinople/). Though short-lived, the [Vandal](https://www.worldhistory.org/Vandals/) kingdom represented a crucial bridge between the [fall of the Western Roman Empire](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/835/fall-of-the-western-roman-empire/) and the Byzantine resurgence in the Mediterranean. #### 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. (2025, January 20). Map of the Kingdom of the Vandals (435–534 CE). *World History Encyclopedia*. ### Chicago Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Kingdom of the Vandals (435–534 CE)." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 20, 2025. . ### MLA Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Kingdom of the Vandals (435–534 CE)." *World History Encyclopedia*, 20 Jan 2025, . ## License & Copyright Submitted by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/ "User Page: Simeon Netchev"), published on 20 January 2025. 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.