The Roman Campaigns in Britain
In AD 107–8, the Roman Empire’s presence in Britain was still relatively new, as the conquest had begun under Emperor Claudius in AD 43. The Roman Empire’s grip on the island was steadily tightening, but resistance from local tribes remained a challenge. By this period, the Romans had established a series of military forts and settlements across Britain, and Emperor Trajan’s influence was beginning to solidify.
The final sightings of certain figures and events during this time are often seen as a culmination of the earlier conquest efforts. The Roman presence expanded across the island, and the establishment of forts and roads paved the way for further integration of Britain into the empire.
The First Dacian War
A notable event in AD 107–8 was the beginning of the First Dacian War. Trajan led a military campaign against the Dacians, an ancient people inhabiting the region that is now Romania. The Dacians were known for their resistance to Roman domination, and their territory was rich in resources, particularly gold. The Roman conquest of Dacia became one of Trajan’s most famous military achievements, and the Dacian Wars would continue for several more years. The final sightings of Roman legions in Dacia during this period would set the stage for Trajan’s eventual victory and the annexation of Dacia as a Roman province in AD 106. shutdown123