China - Ch' in Maps
Guixian Maps
Ancient maps from about 300 B.C. were excavated from an ancient Chinese tomb in 1986.
Ancient maps from about 300 B.C. were excavated from an ancient Chinese tomb in 1986.
Qin Maps
Ancient maps from about 300 B.C. were excavated from an ancient Chinese tomb in 1986.
Ancient maps from about 300 B.C. were excavated from an ancient Chinese tomb in 1986.
China, 256 to 200 B.C.
The areas of dominance were spread out. Between sections were the Chu, Chao, Wei, Yen, and Chi. Also shows the Great Wall. From Frank Smitha's site.
The areas of dominance were spread out. Between sections were the Chu, Chao, Wei, Yen, and Chi. Also shows the Great Wall. From Frank Smitha's site.
Silk Route
Map in Chinese with legend in English. Shows Northern route - Westward to Black Sea; Central route - Westward to Persia, Mediterranean Sea, Rome; Southern route - Westward to Afghanistan, Iran, India; and Eastward to Sian.
Map in Chinese with legend in English. Shows Northern route - Westward to Black Sea; Central route - Westward to Persia, Mediterranean Sea, Rome; Southern route - Westward to Afghanistan, Iran, India; and Eastward to Sian.