A detailed map showing the extent of the Han Empire
Added 2020-02-24 11:11:11 +0000 UTCThis map shows the maximum extent of the Han Empire.
Notable features relevant to the episode:
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- The Western Regions, in the Tarim Basin (top left), home of the Taklamakan Desert.
- Kashgar (far left), where trade caravans from China would end their journey.
- The Hexi Corridor, connecting the Empire to the Western Regions, and lined with the Western extent of the Great Wall.
- Lintao, in Liang Province, where Dong Zhuo was born.
- The Qiang lands in the Tibetan Plateau, where rebellions constantly sapped the empire's strength.
- The Xiongnu lands in the Gobi Desert, and the steppes to the north.
- The two capitals of Chang'an (West) and Luoyang (East).
Comments
Haha a mysterious land
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
2020-02-24 11:33:33 +0000 UTCI'm interested to learn more about the Lorem Ipsum region :)
Jens Villemoes
2020-02-24 11:15:02 +0000 UTC
