the Notitia Dignitatum

The Notitia Dignitatum is an ancient Roman document that lists officials and administrative positions within the Roman Empire around the early 5th century AD. It provides a comprehensive overview of military and civil offices, along with their responsibilities and locations. This important historical source reflects the organization and structure of the Roman government and military during its later years. The document illustrates the complexities of imperial bureaucracy and helps historians understand the scale and function of the Roman Empire at a time of transformation and decline.