Tang dynasty founded
618 CE.
Shown on the map at 34.341°, 108.940°.
Chang'an becomes one of the world's largest and most cosmopolitan cities.
618 CE.
Shown on the map at 34.341°, 108.940°.
Chang'an becomes one of the world's largest and most cosmopolitan cities.
HistoryLayer draws the world as it was in any year from 123,000 BCE to 2026. Move the slider and the borders redraw for that year; the map carries 23,890 events, 12,790 people, 837 wars and 13,183 cities, each one readable in place. Signing in is optional and lets you keep what you find.