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References for information contained in this map:
Empire of Alexander the Great information is derived from:
The DK Atlas of World History, 2000 Edition; map of Alexander's Empire and successors; (Pg. 224)
Roman Republic borders are derived from The DK Atlas of World History, 2000 Edition; Pg. 178; Map of Italy in 240 BCE (also shows Roman borders in 300 BCE).
The
History of Bengal website, which contains extensive information on an archeological site called Chandraketugarh, which may be the lost city of Ganga (the capital of Gangaridai).
Nanda Dynasty borders are derived from:
The DK Atlas of World History, 2000 Edition; Map of The Nanda and Mauryan Empires 365-181 BCE; (Pg. 241)
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2007-12-21 15:09
Talessman 3240×1903×8 (717376 bytes) Corrected info for Far eastern peoples, more info for Africa and Europe
2007-11-21 19:34
Talessman 3240×1903×8 (697847 bytes) Added info on lesser-known cultures. Also changed text color of Helenistic states to Blue, of Iranian peoples to green, and added names of smaller nations (numbered legend).
2007-11-06 22:20
Talessman 3240×1903×8 (689151 bytes) Corrected borders in Sudan (Meroe) and Arabia, added info for Japan, Indonesia, etc.
2007-10-02 17:49
Talessman 2880×1692×8 (546378 bytes) Author: Thomas A. Lessman. Source URL: http://www.ThomasLessman.com/History/images/East-Hem_323bc.jpg. Image was created by me (Thomas Lessman) based on historical information located on Wikipedia, as well as information from maps located in Wikipedia and
2007-09-12 21:35
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Corrected borders of Rome, Carthage, Alexander's Empire, Nanda Empire, and China. Also corrected placement of Tocharians, added more info for Europe, India, Africa, and East Asia.