Map of Europe in AD 600
This border map shows Europe and the Mediterranean in AD 600 (era: Early Middle Ages). The largest states on the map were Sasanian Empire, Eastern Roman Empire and Frankish Kingdom. The map stays in use until the next border change recorded in AD 700.
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States on the map in AD 600
Areas are approximate and cover each state's whole territory, including land outside the map frame.
| State | Approx. area |
|---|---|
| Sasanian Empire | 3.20 million km² |
| Eastern Roman Empire | 2.61 million km² |
| Frankish Kingdom | 620,000 km² |
| Visigothic Kingdom | 480,000 km² |
| Avars | 290,000 km² |
| Lombard principalities | 140,000 km² |
| Neustria | 100,000 km² |
| Khazars | 90,000 km² |
| Cantia | 70,000 km² |
| Saxons | 50,000 km² |
| Frisians | 40,000 km² |
| Ostrogoths | 30,000 km² |
| Bulgars | 30,000 km² |
| Swedes | 20,000 km² |
| Danes | 20,000 km² |
| Vasconia | 20,000 km² |
| Broërec | 20,000 km² |
| Dumnonia | 10,000 km² |
| Guta | 0 km² |
Rulers in AD 600
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Byzantium | Tiberius II / Maurice | 578–602 |
| Franks / HRE / Germany | Merovingian kings | 511–751 |
Key events, AD 600 to AD 699
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| AD 636 | Battle of Yarmouk | Battle of Yarmouk |
Battles and sites in this period
- Battle of Yarmouk · AD 636
- Battle of al-Qadisiyyah · AD 636
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Part of the era: Early Middle Ages. See also the world in AD 600.