The Decree Of Caracalla 212 AD, And Its Influence On The Ancient Maghreb During The 3rd Centurie AD

Abstract

This research aims to demystify an important period in the history of the ancient Maghreb, namely the period of the rule of Caracalla (212-217AD) and its decree, where the subject of legislation or decree of Caracalla is one of the most important topics that became the attention of researchers, in order to search and investigate it, as an important source in the study of the history of the Roman Empire, where the first research began with the issuance of the University of Gesen university in Germany the results of a papyrus analysis found by a banker at the beginning of the 20th century to follow the research of the scientific purpose of study and analysis. We will seek to know the reasons, the content and objectives sought by issuing this decree. Among these reasons, the realization of the Roman emperors, that the permanence of the empire's control in its various territories is by attracting civil elements with firm loyalty, and that the consolidation of that loyalty is only through integration into Roman culture and civilization, so citizenship will be the best tool to achieve the goals of the state and consolidate its existence, the promotion of socio-political citizenship for individuals and groups, as is the embodiment of dependency to Rome where This decree covered the various regions and states controlled by the Empire, including the old Maghreb, which had a significant influence in various political, economic, military and social fields... Among these regions is the ancient Maghreb, which was an integral part of the Roman Empire, so we tried to highlight the impact of this decree on the region in various spheres of life.