Civil Provincial Administration of the Byzantine Praetorio Prefecture of Africa in the Years 533-590

Abstract

This article raises issues related to the organization of the civil provincial administration after the Byzantines regained control of North Africa in 533, as a result of the war with the Vandal kingdom. In comparison to the state known from the fifth century, the legislation of emperor Justinian introduced many changes in the administration scheme, primarily by establishing the prefectures of Africa, that replaced the diocese that had functioned previously. After the year 533, some provinces that hat previously belonged to other territorial units during the late Roman Empire, for example Sardinia and Corsica, passed to the authority of the prefect of Cartage. The research results presented in the article are intended to trace the territorial changes of African provinces during the sixth century, as well as the titles of their governors and the scope of their competence.