What is GeaCron?
GeaCron shows the political map of the world at any year from 3000 BC to the present, with borders of states and empires changing as you move through time. Click a territory to see its history.
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GeaCron
Interactive world history atlas from 3000 BC to today
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Archive
- Price
- Free + paid plan
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- World political maps for any year
- Timeline slider
- Historical events by period
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Static archive
- Data source
- Historical research
- Made by
- GeaCron (company)
- Price
- Free + paid plan
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using GeaCron
- Use the timeline arrows to step through the rise and fall of an empire.
Who it is for
GeaCron is especially useful for history lovers, students and teachers.
Questions about GeaCron
Is GeaCron free?
You can use the basic map for free. Some features need a paid plan.
Do I need an account to use GeaCron?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is GeaCron updated?
It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.
Where does GeaCron get its data?
Historical research.
Can I use GeaCron on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to GeaCron?
Similar maps include Native Land, OpenHistoricalMap, Chronas and ORBIS. See the full list of GeaCron alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about GeaCron. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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