Xia: Map & History
Xia is mapped in the atlas for 410 CE – 438 CE, with a peak mapped extent of about 229,894 km².
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Xia is mapped in the atlas for 410 CE – 438 CE, with a peak mapped extent of about 229,894 km².
Modern Countries Once Part of Xia
At its mapped extent, Xia 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.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Xia'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.
Xia: Key Facts
| Capital | Yinchuan |
|---|---|
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Founded | 1038 |
| Dissolved | 1227 |
Preceded by
- Song
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q7427 (CC0).
Xia Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 229,894 km² in 432 CE.
Xia: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Xia exist?
Xia is dated to 410 CE – 438 CE, in the Classical Antiquity era.
What was the capital of Xia?
The capital of Xia was Yinchuan.
How large was Xia at its peak?
At its peak in 432 AD Xia covered about 229,894 km².