Gaya confederacy

Gaya confederacy was a state in Korea (East Asia) that lasted from c. 42 to 562 CE, about 520 years. Its people spoke Koreanic languages (Korean kingdoms).

A league of small kingdoms on the Nakdong river that exported iron ingots across the Korea Strait. Silla absorbed its states in 532 and 562.

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Facts

Dates: c. 42 to 562 CE
Duration: 520 years
Type: State
Region: Korea, East Asia
Language family: Koreanic
Capital: Gimhae, later Goryeong

Events in East Asia during its time

105 Cai Lun presents paper
184 Yellow Turban rebellion
372 Buddhism reaches Korea

Neighbours in East Asia

Eastern Han 25 to 220 CE
Silla 57 BCE to 668 CE
Goguryeo 37 BCE to 668 CE
Baekje 18 BCE to 660 CE
Kofun period c. 250 to 538 CE
Asuka period 538 to 710 CE
Northern Wei 386 to 535 CE
Eastern Jin 317 to 420 CE
Eastern Wu 229 to 280 CE
Western Jin 266 to 316 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Parthian Empire 247 BCE to 224 CE, Middle East
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
Roman Empire 27 BCE to 395 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Gaya confederacy exist?

c. 42 to 562 CE, about 520 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Gaya confederacy?

Korea, in East Asia. Its capital was Gimhae, later Goryeong.

What language did Gaya confederacy speak?

Koreanic. This family includes Korean kingdoms.