Kingdom of Cappadocia: Map & History
Cappadocia was a Hellenistic-era Iranian kingdom centered in the historical region of Cappadocia in Asia Minor.
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Cappadocia was a Hellenistic-era Iranian kingdom centered in the historical region of Cappadocia in Asia Minor.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kingdom of Cappadocia
At its mapped extent, Kingdom of Cappadocia 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 Kingdom of Cappadocia'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.
Kingdom of Cappadocia in Depth
Origins and history
Under the Achaemenids, the "Iranization" of Asia Minor had been significant, and a large Iranian presence had been established in western Asia Minor, Pontus and Cappadocia. Ariarathes had been satrap of Cappadocia for 19 years and a loyal supporter of the Achaemenid kings. By blood, he was related to the ruling Achaemenid house ("Cyrus and Darius’ Seven") as well as other satraps. When Alexander the Great invaded Cappadocia as part of his conquest of the Persian Empire, he appointed two temporary governors. For the Iranians in Asia Minor, "as perhaps everywhere", the fall of the Achaemenids "meant crisis".
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Kingdom of Cappadocia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Kingdom of Cappadocia: Key Facts
| Capital | Caesarea of Cappadocia |
|---|---|
| Official language | Koine Greek |
| Religion | polytheism |
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Currency | drachma |
| Founded | 320s BCE |
| Dissolved | 17 CE |
Preceded by
- Cappadocia Satrapy
Succeeded by
- Cappadocia
Facts from Wikidata Q29654286 (CC0).
Kingdom of Cappadocia Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kingdom of Cappadocia appears, with the other states of the time.
Kingdom of Cappadocia Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 91,738 km² in 65 BCE.
Kingdom of Cappadocia: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Cappadocia exist?
The Kingdom of Cappadocia is dated to 239 BCE – 22 CE, in the Classical Antiquity era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Cappadocia?
The capital of the Kingdom of Cappadocia was Mazaca, (modern-day Kayseri, Turkey).
How large was the Kingdom of Cappadocia at its peak?
At its peak in 65 BC the Kingdom of Cappadocia covered about 91,738 km².
How did the map of the Kingdom of Cappadocia change over time?
The Kingdom of Cappadocia appears on 3 dated world maps in the atlas, from 200 BCE to 1 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.