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This map of the Eastern Hemisphere in 500 AD was created by Thomas Lessman, based on information from the sources listed below. This map is free for educational use (see Permission info above). When using this map, please mention that it is available for free at www.WorldHistoryMaps.info.
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Remember, sources often conflict with each other. This map is only as accurate as the information that is available to me. To report any errors or to help further this work, please click here, or email Thomas Lessman at talessman@yis.us
References for information contained in this map: Primary Sources for East-Hem_500ad.jpg:
1. The DK Atlas of World History, 2000 Edition; map of The World in 500 CE, (Pages 50-51) (See other specific references below)
2. John Nelson's map of the "Countries of the World, 1-1-500 CE", available at www.WorldHistoryMaps.com.
3. The History & Commercial Atlas of China, available at Huhai.net
I - African Information Note: Most of my African Information comes from The DK Atlas of World History map of The Development of Complex Societies in Africa; (Pg 160).
2. Denis Bellemare's Atlas historique de l'Antiquité tardive map of "Arabia in 540 AD"
Note: A very different set of information for Arabia is shown in each of those maps, even taking the 40-year difference between them. I used information in various Wikipedia articles about subject tribes and states to reconcile the maps and the borders I depict in this map.
The original description page was here. All following user names refer to en.wikipedia.
2007-12-23 00:48 Talessman 3240×1903×8 (767225 bytes) Added numbered legend, Added Yuehban Kingdom in Central Asia, added more info for British Isles, Added more info for Africa, Manchuria, and Indonesia.
2007-11-06 22:05 Talessman 3240×1903×8 (716690 bytes) Corrected borders of Sudan (Alodia, Makuria, Nobatia, Blemmyes) and Arabia.
2007-10-30 00:30 Talessman 3240×1903×8 (718747 bytes) Updated info on far eastern islands, Japan, Indonesia, etc.
2007-09-26 15:44 Talessman 2880×1692×8 (571047 bytes) Author: Thomas A. Lessman. Source URL: http://www.ThomasLessman.com/History/images/East-Hem_500ad.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 21:57 Talessman 2880×1692×8 (556494 bytes) Author: Thomas A. Lessman. Source URL: http://www.ThomasLessman.com/History/images/East-Hem_500ad.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
2007-07-21 20:28 Talessman 1973×1159×8 (2368912 bytes) Author: Thomas A. Lessman. Source URL: http://www.ThomasLessman.com/History/images/East-Hem_500ad.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
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