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Map of Operation Barbarossa
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Map of Operation Barbarossa

This map illustrates the unfolding of Operation Barbarossa, the code...
Trade in the Indian Ocean 15th-16th century
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Trade in the Indian Ocean 15th-16th century

This map illustrates the Indian Ocean trade (15th–16th centuries), a...
Cities Founded or Renamed in Hadrian’s Name (117 -138 CE)
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Cities Founded or Renamed in Hadrian’s Name (117 -138 CE)

Emperor Hadrian (r. 117–138 CE) was known for his extensive travels...
Europe After World War II (1945 to c. 1989)
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Europe After World War II (1945 to c. 1989)

This map illustrates the realities in Europe after the Second World...
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Map of the Ancient World

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This interactive political map by World History Encyclopedia offers a large-scale overview of the ancient world across all time periods. Choose a date and see what the world looked like. It focuses on the Mediterranean, but also covers other parts of the world. Note: This is a work in progress!

Map of Ancient History Museums

Museum Map

This map of the modern world shows the locations and addresses of various archaeological museums and sites around the world which are relevant to ancient history.

Map of Greco-Roman Sites

Vici Map

This map shows ancient sites and museums from the Greco-Roman world in high detail, down to street level. The map covers the Mediterranean and most of Europe. It is created and maintained by the Vici Project.

Map of the Roman Empire

Pelagios Map

A highly zoomable and detailed map of the Roman Empire and the Classical World, created and managed by the Centre for Digital Humanities, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The map shows provinces, cities, roads and fortresses of the Roman Empire.

Map of Prehistoric Sites

Museum Map

This map shows a selection of Palaeolithic sites across a very wide time span all across the globe which are connected in one way or another with the genus of Homo.
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