Laomedon: Map & History
Laomedon was a Greek military commander, native of Mytilene and son of Larichus.
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Laomedon was a Greek military commander, native of Mytilene and son of Larichus. He was one of Alexander the Great's generals, and appears to have enjoyed a high place in his confidence even before the death of Philip II, as he was one of those banished by that monarch for taking part in the intrigues of the young prince.
Modern Countries Once Part of Laomedon
At its mapped extent, Laomedon covered territory in 6 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Lebanon323–319 BCE · most
- Palestine323–319 BCE · most
- Israel323–319 BCE · most
- Jordan323–319 BCE · a large part
- Syria323–319 BCE · a large part
- Turkey323–319 BCE · a small part
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Laomedon'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.
Laomedon Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Laomedon appears, with the other states of the time.
Laomedon Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 122,343 km² in 321 BCE.
Laomedon: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Laomedon exist?
Laomedon is dated to 323 BCE – 319 BCE, in the Classical Antiquity era.
How large was Laomedon at its peak?
At its peak in 321 BC Laomedon covered about 122,343 km².