Early Lý Dynasty: Map & History
The Early Lý dynasty, also known in historiography as the Former Lý dynasty or Anterior Lý dynasty, officially Vạn Xuân or Nam Việt, was a dynasty of Vietnam that existed from AD 544 to 602.
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The Early Lý dynasty, also known in historiography as the Former Lý dynasty or Anterior Lý dynasty, officially Vạn Xuân or Nam Việt, was a dynasty of Vietnam that existed from AD 544 to 602. Its founder Lý Bí assumed the title of "Emperor of Southern Việt", which was later shortened to "Southern Emperor". The capital was located at Long Biên within modern-day Hanoi.
Modern Countries Once Part of Early Lý Dynasty
At its mapped extent, Early Lý Dynasty 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 Early Lý Dynasty'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.
Early Lý Dynasty Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Early Lý Dynasty appears, with the other states of the time.
Early Lý Dynasty Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 92,427 km² in 553 CE.
Early Lý Dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Early Lý Dynasty exist?
The Early Lý Dynasty is dated to 546 CE – 601 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Early Lý Dynasty?
The capital of the Early Lý Dynasty was Long Biên.
How large was the Early Lý Dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 553 AD the Early Lý Dynasty covered about 92,427 km².