Map of Europe in 300 BC
This border map shows Europe and the Mediterranean in 300 BC (era: Hellenistic Age). The largest states on the map were Seleucid Kingdom, Kingdom of Antigonus and Carthaginian Empire. The map stays in use until the next border change recorded in 200 BC.
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States on the map in 300 BC
Areas are approximate and cover each state's whole territory, including land outside the map frame.
| State | Approx. area |
|---|---|
| Seleucid Kingdom | 3.46 million km² |
| Kingdom of Antigonus | 730,000 km² |
| Carthaginian Empire | 680,000 km² |
| Cappadocia | 190,000 km² |
| Atropatene | 190,000 km² |
| Nabatean Kingdom | 180,000 km² |
| Kingdom of Kassander | 120,000 km² |
| Kingdom of Lysimachus | 120,000 km² |
| Armenia | 100,000 km² |
| Greek city-states | 90,000 km² |
| Bosporan Kingdom | 80,000 km² |
| Colchis | 40,000 km² |
| Roman Republic | 40,000 km² |
| Crete | 10,000 km² |
| Italy | 10,000 km² |
| Bithynia | 10,000 km² |
Rulers in 300 BC
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | Roman Republic (consuls) | 509 BC–28 BC |
Key events, 300 BC to 201 BC
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 264 BC | The First Punic War begins | Carthage |
| 216 BC | Battle of Cannae | Battle of Cannae |
| 202 BC | Battle of Zama | Battle of Zama |
Battles and sites in this period
- Battle of Cannae · 216 BC
- Battle of Zama · 202 BC
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Part of the era: Hellenistic Age. See also the world in 300 BC.