A living historical atlas

Empires drawn
in earth & ink.

Trace the capitals, roads, and shifting realms that connected ancient East Asia.

東亞古圖

Interactive map

Interactive map of ancient East Asia A stylised map showing China, the Korean Peninsula, Japan, Mongolia, rivers, routes, and notable historic capitals.

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Chang’an

長安 · “Perpetual Peace”

Western Han capital and eastern gateway of the Silk Roads—a vast city of palaces, markets, and envoys.

34.3° N108.9° E
II. The connected world

No kingdom stood alone. Ideas travelled with monks and merchants, across mountain passes and open seas.

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