Asuka Japan: Map & History
The Asuka period was a period in the history of Japan lasting from 538 to 710, although its beginning could be said to overlap with the preceding Kofun period.
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The Asuka period was a period in the history of Japan lasting from 538 to 710, although its beginning could be said to overlap with the preceding Kofun period. The Yamato polity evolved greatly during the Asuka period, which is named after the Asuka region, about 25 km (16 mi) south of the modern city of Nara.
Modern Countries Once Part of Asuka Japan
At its mapped extent, Asuka Japan covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Asuka Japan's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Asuka Japan: Key Facts
Preceded by
- Kofun period
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q210688 (CC0).
Asuka Japan Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Asuka Japan appears, with the other states of the time.
Asuka Japan Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 230,061 km² in 707 CE.
Asuka Japan: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Asuka Japan exist?
Asuka Japan is dated to 540 CE – 709 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
How large was Asuka Japan at its peak?
At its peak in 707 AD Asuka Japan covered about 230,061 km².
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