Geographic HistoryWorld map in 450 BC
190 states share the map in 450 BC. The largest by mapped area are Achaemenid Empire, Chu State and Babyllinioi.
Achaemenid Empire is the largest state on the map in 450 BC, as it has been since the atlas begins in 467 BC. It stays in first place until 331 BC, when Macedonia takes over. The five largest states hold 47% of all land with a recorded ruler. 85% of the land on the map has no recorded state.
Largest states in 450 BC
| State | Mapped area | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Achaemenid Empire | 6.7 million km² | 181 |
| Chu State | 690 thousand km² | 20 |
| Babyllinioi | 630 thousand km² | 16 |
| Yuezhi | 620 thousand km² | 5 |
| Chin | 550 thousand km² | 35 |
| Avalites | 460 thousand km² | 11 |
| Wusun | 430 thousand km² | 3 |
| Qedar | 390 thousand km² | 4 |
| Gojoseon | 360 thousand km² | 11 |
| Maurya Empire | 350 thousand km² | 12 |
This is the earliest map in the atlas.
Battles, 450 BC - 401 BC
- 433 BCSybota
- 429 BCPlataea
- 429 BCNaupactus
- 429 BCPatras
- 425 BCPylos-Sphacteria
- 424 BCDelium
- 415 BCSyracuse
- 414 BCSyracuse
- 409 BCSelinus
- 406 BCArginusae
- 405 BCAegospotami
- 401 BCCunaxa
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