World Map in 323 BC
This world map shows state borders in 323 BC. The largest states and empires were Empire of Alexander, Zhou states, Hindu kingdoms and republics, Magadha and Carthaginian Empire. The map stays in use until the next recorded border change in 300 BC.
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Largest states and empires in 323 BC
Areas are approximate, from the historical border data.
| State | Approx. area | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Empire of Alexander | 4.98 million km² | Europe |
| Zhou states | 1.88 million km² | Asia |
| Hindu kingdoms and republics | 1.54 million km² | Asia |
| Magadha | 1.28 million km² | Asia |
| Carthaginian Empire | 690,000 km² | Europe |
| Zhangzhung Kingdom | 660,000 km² | Asia |
| Qin | 590,000 km² | Asia |
| Meroe | 580,000 km² | Africa |
| Maya chiefdoms and states | 360,000 km² | – |
| Qataban | 250,000 km² | Africa |
| Adena Culture | 230,000 km² | – |
| Cappadocia | 200,000 km² | Europe |
| Atropatene | 190,000 km² | Europe |
| Hindu kingdoms | 160,000 km² | Asia |
| Hadramaut | 130,000 km² | Africa |
| Saba | 100,000 km² | Africa |
| Armenia | 100,000 km² | Europe |
| Greek city-states | 90,000 km² | Europe |
| Chavin | 80,000 km² | – |
| Bosporan Kingdom | 80,000 km² | Europe |
| Monte Albán | 60,000 km² | – |
| Simhala | 60,000 km² | Asia |
| Yue | 50,000 km² | Asia |
| Colchis | 40,000 km² | Europe |
| Teotihuacan | 40,000 km² | – |
| Paracas | 30,000 km² | – |
| Sabines | 20,000 km² | Europe |
| Rome | 20,000 km² | Europe |
Regional maps
- Europe in 323 BC (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Asia in 323 BC (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Africa in 323 BC (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Oceania in 323 BC (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Europe in 323 BC: rulers and events
Key events, 323 BC to 301 BC
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 323 BC | Alexander dies in Babylon | |
| 321 BC | Chandragupta founds the Maurya Empire | Patna |