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        map of the Roman Empire based on  Image:BlankMap-Europe-v3.png, displayed in the map:
        
         - Red =  Roman republic 510BC-40BC
 
         - Purple =  Roman Empire 20AD-360AD
 
         - Blue =  Western Roman Empire 405AD-480AD
 
         - Green =  Eastern Roman Empire 405AD-480AD
 
        
        A version including the Byzantine Empire is at  Image:Roman Empire map.gif
        See also maps at external links,  detailed Roman empire Expansion map at Uni of Texas, also  four stage animated map of the roman empire,  more detailed animated map of roman empire
        Español: Evolución territorial del Imperio Romano; en la República (rojo), el Imperio (púrpura), el Imperio Occidental (azul) y el Imperio Oriental (amarillo).
        Reference 
        
         - Colin McEvedy, Penguin Atlas of Ancient History
 
         - John Haywood, Atlas of Past Times
 
         - DK Atlas of world history
 
        
        created by  User:Astrokey44
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