Legio III Diocletiana

• The Legio III Diocletiana was founded by Diocletian in 296 CE.
• It was based in Alexandria in Egypt between 296-c.400 CE.

Regimental Details

• Creation Date:
  • 296 CE Levied by Diocletian.
• Reason for creation
  • To support the Legio II Traiana Fortis.
• Dates: 296-c.400 CE.
• Fortress Bases:
  • Fortress of Nicopolis
    • located in Alexandria, Egypt (296-c.400 CE).
    • They shared the double fortress with the Legio II Traiana Fortis.
• Title:
  • Meaning ‘Diocletians’s Third Legion’
• Emblems:
  • Red rose on a white background (on the shields)
• Notable Commanders:
• Structure of the Legion:
  • Roman Legion
  • Roman Army
  • Roman Weapons

Chronology

• Early Campaigns:

Posting in Egypt

• Fortress of Nicopolis (296-c.400 CE)
  • The Legion shared the Double Fortress of Nicopolis in Alexandria, with the Legio II Traiana Fortis.

Conclusion

• Mentioned in the Notitia Dignitatum c. 400 CE as also being based at Thebes and Kom Ombo.
• There is very little information on this Legion.

Nicopolis