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What Country Was Phoenix In?

Phoenix (Arizona, United States of America) lies within 4 different states on Chronica Maps' 39 historical border maps. The longest stretch is under Anasazi, from AD 800 to AD 999. The earliest state recorded here is Anasazi (AD 800).

Who ruled Phoenix?

Period (by border map)Ruled by
500 BC – AD 799Desert hunter-gatherers
AD 800 – AD 999Anasazi
1000 – 1491Unclaimed / no data
1492 – 1499O'odham Jeweḍ
1500 – 1599Hopi
1600 – 1782Yavapai
1783 – 1879Viceroyalty of New Spain
1880 – 1913United States of America
1914 – todayUnited States
Map showing Phoenix in AD 900Phoenix
Border map for AD 900. See the world in AD 900.

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Based on approximate historical borders; towns close to a frontier may be assigned to a neighbouring state.