# World map in AD 622

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/622/

230 states share the map in AD 622. The largest by mapped area are Gokturks, Tang dynasty and Sasanian Empire.

Gokturks is the largest state on the map in AD 622, a position it has held since AD 548 (before that: Rouran). It stays in first place until AD 641, when Tang dynasty takes over. The five largest states hold 38% of all land with a recorded ruler. 67% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in AD 600: 230 against 226.

## Largest states in AD 622

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Gokturks | 4,281,000 | 31 |
| Tang dynasty | 3,892,000 | 104 |
| Sasanian Empire | 3,319,000 | 81 |
| Western Gokturks | 2,795,000 | 41 |
| Byzantine Empire | 2,748,000 | 136 |
| Ghana | 1,036,000 | 12 |
| Avars | 889,000 | 41 |
| Tibetan Empire | 794,000 | 9 |
| Harsha | 770,000 | 29 |
| Kingdom of the Franks | 659,000 | 79 |

## Changes since AD 600

- On the map, Tang dynasty takes the place of Sui Dynasty (about 3.7 million km²).
- On the map, Tibetan Empire takes the place of Tibet (about 440 thousand km²).
- On the map, Tibetan Empire takes the place of Kham (about 310 thousand km²).
Other changes: 108 provinces changed hands.
- Harsha gained about 570 thousand km², mostly from Gurjara-Pratihara and Gupta.
- Heishui Mohe gained about 300 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land.
- Alodia gained about 300 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land and Aksum.
- Sasanian Empire gained about 210 thousand km², mostly from Lakhmids.

## Battles AD 622 - AD 699

- AD 626: Constantinople (Byzantine-Balkan Wars), won by Byzantium
- AD 627: Nineveh (Byzantine-Persian Wars), won by Byzantium
- AD 634: Ajnadin (Muslim Conquest of Syria), won by Rashidun Caliphate
- AD 635: Damascus (Muslim Conquest of Syria), won by Rashidun Caliphate
- AD 636: Qadisiyya (Muslim Conquest of Iraq), won by Rashidun Caliphate
- AD 636: Yarmuk (Muslim Conquest of Syria), won by Rashidun Caliphate
- AD 641: Nehavend (Muslim Conquest of Iran), won by Rashidun Caliphate
- AD 645: Ansi-song (Sino-Korean War), won by Koguryo
- AD 647: Sufetula (Muslim Conquest of North Africa), won by Rashidun Caliphate
- AD 648: Kucha (Rise of the Tang Dynasty), won by Tang
- AD 657: Siffin (Muslim Civil Wars)
- AD 660: Sabi (Sino-Korean Wars), won by Tang China, Silla