Explore the ancient world in this interactive map. Select a date an see cities, kingdoms and empires rise and fall.

This interactive political map by World History Encyclopedia offers a large-scale overview of the ancient world across all time periods. Choose a date and see what the world looked like.

May 30, 2021 · This gallery of 30 maps traces the history of cartography, with examples of maps made by cultures from the Paleolithic to the early modern period. The maps cover cities, states, continents, …

Dec 13, 2016 · A reconstructed map of the known world according to Eratosthenes (276-195 BCE), the Greek Alexandrian scholar from Cyrene. (Bunbury, E.H., 1811-1895, 'A History of Ancient …

Oct 22, 2020 · Map of ancient Egypt, showing the major cities and archaeological sites along the Nile River, from Abu Simbel in the south to Alexandria in the north .

Feb 1, 2020 · Map of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East c. 1300 BCE, showing the period of Great Powers, with the six large kingdoms and empires (the Hittites, the Mycenaean Civilization, Assyria, …

Aug 16, 2021 · This map illustrates the dynamic trade networks of the ancient Mediterranean between the 7th and 4th centuries BCE, highlighting the spheres of influence of the Phoenicians and Greeks …

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Jan 24, 2024 · In this gallery, we examine the evolution of the Roman Empire through 10 detailed maps. From Julius Caesar 's victories to the splitting of the empire, these maps trace the geographical …