World Map in 100 BC
This world map shows state borders in 100 BC. The largest states and empires were Xiongnu, Kushan Empire, Han Empire, Mauryan Empire and Seleucid Kingdom. The map stays in use until the next recorded border change in 1 BC.
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Largest states and empires in 100 BC
Areas are approximate, from the historical border data.
| State | Approx. area | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Xiongnu | 3.24 million km² | Asia |
| Kushan Empire | 2.79 million km² | Asia |
| Han Empire | 2.64 million km² | Asia |
| Mauryan Empire | 1.73 million km² | Asia |
| Seleucid Kingdom | 1.59 million km² | Europe |
| Roman Republic | 1.23 million km² | Europe |
| Hopewell Culture | 780,000 km² | – |
| Zhangzhung Kingdom | 660,000 km² | Asia |
| Ptolemaic Kingdom | 610,000 km² | Africa |
| Meroe | 580,000 km² | Africa |
| Parthia | 470,000 km² | Asia |
| Maya chiefdoms and states | 360,000 km² | – |
| Numidia | 330,000 km² | Europe |
| Mauretania | 280,000 km² | Europe |
| Qataban | 250,000 km² | Africa |
| Dacians | 250,000 km² | Europe |
| Maan | 220,000 km² | Africa |
| Nan-Yue | 190,000 km² | Asia |
| Min-Yue | 190,000 km² | Asia |
| Nabatean Kingdom | 180,000 km² | Africa |
| Hindu kingdoms | 160,000 km² | Asia |
| Hadramaut | 130,000 km² | Africa |
| Saba | 90,000 km² | Africa |
| Chavin | 80,000 km² | – |
| Bosporan Kingdom | 80,000 km² | Europe |
| Monte Albán | 60,000 km² | – |
| Simhala | 60,000 km² | Asia |
| Nazca | 40,000 km² | – |
| Teotihuacan | 40,000 km² | – |
| Arakan | 20,000 km² | Asia |
Regional maps
- Europe in 100 BC (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Asia in 100 BC (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Africa in 100 BC (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Oceania in 100 BC (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Europe in 100 BC: rulers and events
Key events, 100 BC to 2 BC
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 52 BC | Battle of Alesia; Gaul conquered | Battle of Alesia |
| 49 BC | Caesar crosses the Rubicon | Rubicon |
| 44 BC | Caesar assassinated | Rome |
| 31 BC | Battle of Actium | Battle of Actium |
| 27 BC | Octavian named “Augustus”; the Empire begins | Rome |
Battles and sites in this period
- Battle of Alesia · 52 BC
- Rubicon · 49 BC
- Battle of Pharsalus · 48 BC
- Battle of Actium · 31 BC