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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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 …