The Kingdom of the Vandals (435–534 CE)

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Simeon Netchev
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This map illustrates the history of the Kingdom of the Vandals and Alans (435–534 CE), a state established in North Africa after the Vandals, a Germanic tribe, and the Alans, an Iranian-speaking nomadic group from the Sarmatian peoples, migrated together through Europe and crossed into Africa. Centered in Carthage, the kingdom rose to prominence as a dominant naval power in the western Mediterranean. The Sack of Rome in 455 CE cemented the Vandals’ reputation for destruction, inspiring the modern term "vandalism," meaning wanton damage to property. The kingdom ultimately fell to the Byzantine Empire during the Vandalic War (533–534 CE).

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2025, January 20). The Kingdom of the Vandals (435–534 CE). World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19898/the-kingdom-of-the-vandals-435-534-ce/

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Kingdom of the Vandals (435–534 CE)." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 20, 2025. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19898/the-kingdom-of-the-vandals-435-534-ce/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Kingdom of the Vandals (435–534 CE)." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 20 Jan 2025. Web. 21 Feb 2025.

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