Map of Europe in 400 BC
This border map shows Europe and the Mediterranean in 400 BC (era: Classical Greece). The largest states on the map were Achaemenid Empire, Carthaginian Empire and Greek city-states. The map stays in use until the next border change recorded in 323 BC.
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States on the map in 400 BC
Areas are approximate and cover each state's whole territory, including land outside the map frame.
| State | Approx. area |
|---|---|
| Achaemenid Empire | 6.02 million km² |
| Carthaginian Empire | 630,000 km² |
| Greek city-states | 150,000 km² |
| Greek colonies | 120,000 km² |
| Boii | 40,000 km² |
| Etruscans | 30,000 km² |
| Sabines | 10,000 km² |
| Samnites | 10,000 km² |
| Roman Republic | 10,000 km² |
Rulers in 400 BC
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | Roman Republic (consuls) | 509 BC–28 BC |
Key events, 400 BC to 324 BC
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 338 BC | Battle of Chaeronea: Macedon dominates Greece | |
| 334 BC | Alexander's eastern campaign begins | |
| 331 BC | Battle of Gaugamela | Battle of Gaugamela |
Battles and sites in this period
- Battle of Gaugamela · 331 BC
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Part of the era: Classical Greece. See also the world in 400 BC.