This map of the Eastern Hemisphere in 1025 AD was created by Thomas Lessman, based on information from the sources listed below. This map is free for educational use (see Permission info above). When using this map, please mention that it is available for free at www.WorldHistoryMaps.info.
Map Source References
Remember, sources often conflict with each other. This map is only as accurate as the information that is available to me. To report any errors or to help further this work, please click here, or email Thomas Lessman at talessman@yis.us
(Please note:Bogomolov.PL has done a great job of showing me possible discrepancies in my north European borders compared to this source, due to the differences in the geographical layout of the maps.)
2. Borders of Asian countries derive from various Wikipedia articles and Google history map searches.
3. Fringe areas like Africa, Australia, Siberia, etc. derive from various articles in Wikipedia.
The original description page was here. All following user names refer to en.wikipedia.
2008-01-21 22:17 Talessman 3240×1903×8 (795129 bytes) Corrected borders of Southeast Asia, Africa, Scandinavia, and added more info for East Asia and Africa.
2007-12-05 20:33 Talessman 3240×1903×8 (774637 bytes) Corrected borders for Mongolia, added names of smaller countries (with numbered legend), added more info for Africa, corrected information for Indonesia.
2007-11-09 15:14 Talessman 3240×1903×8 (727501 bytes) Corrected borders of Srivijaya, Sudan, and Ethiopia, also added info on other African tribes and nations, also added info for far eastern islands.
2007-09-26 16:26 Talessman 2880×1692×8 (571380 bytes) Author: Thomas A. Lessman. Source URL: http://www.ThomasLessman.com/History/images/East-Hem_1025ad.jpg. Image was created by me (Thomas Lessman) based on historical information located on Wikipedia, as well as information from maps located in Wikipedia an
2007-09-12 21:54 Talessman 2880×1692×8 (558662 bytes) Author: Thomas A. Lessman. Source URL: http://www.ThomasLessman.com/History/images/East-Hem_1025ad.jpg. Image was created by me (Thomas Lessman) based on historical information located on Wikipedia, as well as information from maps located in Wikipedia an