World Map in AD 300
This world map shows state borders in AD 300. The largest states and empires were Jin, Parthian Empire, Saka Kingdom, Gupta Empire and Suren Kingdom. The map stays in use until the next recorded border change in AD 400.
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Largest states and empires in AD 300
Areas are approximate, from the historical border data.
| State | Approx. area | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Jin | 3.71 million km² | Asia |
| Parthian Empire | 2.02 million km² | Europe |
| Saka Kingdom | 1.21 million km² | Asia |
| Gupta Empire | 970,000 km² | Asia |
| Suren Kingdom | 920,000 km² | Asia |
| Hopewell Culture | 780,000 km² | – |
| Satavahanihara | 650,000 km² | Asia |
| Meroe | 600,000 km² | Africa |
| Himyarite Kingdom | 470,000 km² | Africa |
| Han Zhao | 370,000 km² | Asia |
| Maya chiefdoms and states | 360,000 km² | – |
| Empire of Ghana | 340,000 km² | Africa |
| Kalinga | 320,000 km² | Asia |
| Armenia | 260,000 km² | Europe |
| Hindu kingdoms | 210,000 km² | Asia |
| Koguryo | 130,000 km² | Asia |
| Hadramaut | 110,000 km² | Africa |
| Moche | 100,000 km² | – |
| Axum | 90,000 km² | Africa |
| Yueban | 70,000 km² | Asia |
| Monte Albán | 60,000 km² | – |
| Simhala | 60,000 km² | Asia |
| Nazca | 40,000 km² | – |
| Teotihuacan | 40,000 km² | – |
| Silla | 40,000 km² | Asia |
| Paekche | 40,000 km² | Asia |
| Hainan | 30,000 km² | Asia |
| Dumnonia | 10,000 km² | Europe |
| Heruli | 10,000 km² | Europe |
| Gaya | 0 km² | Asia |
Regional maps
- Europe in AD 300 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Asia in AD 300 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Africa in AD 300 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Oceania in AD 300 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Europe in AD 300: rulers and events
Key events, AD 300 to AD 399
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| AD 313 | Edict of Milan | Milan |
| AD 330 | Constantinople dedicated | Istanbul |
| AD 378 | Battle of Adrianople | Battle of Adrianople |
| AD 383 | Battle of the Fei River | Battle of Fei River |
| AD 395 | Theodosius dies; the empire permanently divided | Istanbul |
Battles and sites in this period
- Battle of the Milvian Bridge · AD 312
- Battle of Adrianople · AD 378
- Battle of Fei River · AD 383