What Country Was Niamey In?
Niamey (Niger) lies within 8 different states on Chronica Maps' 39 historical border maps. The longest stretch is under Songhai, from 1492 to 1814. The earliest state recorded here is Saharan Nomadic Tribes (AD 700).
Who ruled Niamey?
| Period (by border map) | Ruled by |
|---|---|
| 500 BC – 101 BC | Saharan pastoral nomads |
| 100 BC – AD 699 | West African cereal farmers |
| AD 700 – AD 799 | Saharan Nomadic Tribes |
| AD 800 – AD 899 | West African cereal farmers |
| AD 900 – AD 999 | Tuaregs |
| 1000 – 1199 | West African cereal farmers |
| 1200 – 1299 | Tuareg Nomadic Tribes |
| 1300 – 1491 | Mali |
| 1492 – 1814 | Songhai |
| 1815 – 1879 | Fulani Empire |
| 1880 – 1913 | Sokoto Caliphate |
| 1914 – 1944 | French West Africa |
| 1945 – today | Niger |
NiameyHistoric cities nearby
- Gao · about 380 km
Based on approximate historical borders; towns close to a frontier may be assigned to a neighbouring state.
Last updated 9 November 2026. Sources: border data from historical-basemaps, land and rivers from Natural Earth; texts written for Chronica Maps from standard reference works. How we make the maps.