Ainu
polity · 5001 BC–1714 AD
Ainu, a polity recorded 5001 BC–1714 AD: 7 mapped boundaries, cited to 1 source, on an interactive historical map you can move through time.
Recorded boundaries
| Period | Control | Confidence | Evidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5001 BC–4002 BC | administrative control | low confidence | observed at 5001 BC | — |
| 4001 BC–1502 BC | administrative control | low confidence | observed at 4001 BC | — |
| 1501 BC–799 AD | administrative control | low confidence | observed at 1501 BC | — |
| 800 AD–999 AD | administrative control | low confidence | observed at 800 AD | — |
| 1000 AD–1278 AD | administrative control | low confidence | observed at 1000 AD | — |
| 1530 AD–1649 AD | administrative control | low confidence | observed at 1530 AD | — |
| 1650 AD–1714 AD | administrative control | high confidence | observed at 1650 AD | — |
Each row is a snapshot the source recorded, not a continuous history. The period between two observations is an inference this atlas shows rather than hides.