earth map true starting locations civ5

Earth map true starting Civ5

By CivMaps | Civilization 5 | 12 Mar 2026


Earth map true starting locations for Civ5: Earth map true starting Civ5 (Civilization V-BNW) is a scenario based on a realistic world map that recreates the geography of our planet within the Civilization V gameplay experience. Civilizations and city-states begin in historically inspired locations, allowing players to explore strategic possibilities shaped by real-world geography.

The scenario is divided into three historical eras: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern. Each era includes civilizations and city-states that correspond to the time period, creating different political and strategic situations depending on the chosen era.

In the Ancient Era, players can control early civilizations such as the Romans or Greeks, expanding across Europe and the Mediterranean. The Medieval Era introduces civilizations like Carthage and the Byzantine Empire, reflecting the geopolitical landscape of the Middle Ages. In the Modern Era, civilizations such as America appear alongside modern city-states like Panama City.

This Earth map aims to provide an immersive Civilization V experience where geography, historical starting positions, and strategic planning play a key role in shaping the course of the game.

 

earth map true starting positions civ5 Earth map with location of City states

 

Why play this map? Key features:

  • Starting 4000 BC
  • Real starting location of nations
  • Natural wonders are placed according to reality.
  • Realistic placement of strategic and luxury resources, real quantity of resources.

Playable civs:

3 Various maps included!

1. Ancient era

Aztec, Roman, Persia, Inca, China, Greece, Maya, Egypt, India, Babylon, Carthage

2. Medieval era

Aztec, Roman, Persia, Inca, China, Maya, Egypt, India, Arabia, Carthage, Babylon, Byzantine, Mongolia, Englang, France, Japan, Spain

3. Modern era

German, Roman, America, Ottomans, China, Russia, Egypt, India, Arabia, Brazil, Indonesia, Morocco, Mongolia, Englang, France, Japan, Spain, Portugal, Ethiopia, Sweden

20-25 City states

Starting game (installation):

1. Download map file, unpack it and save to MAP folder. Usually C:\Users\User\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier’s Civilization 5\Maps

2. Start game and select MODS

3. Select Custom game, and choose map Europe, don´t forget tick Load scenario

4. Choose leader, difficulty and PLAY

Tested with DLC (required):

Civilization V, Gods & Kings, Brave New World, Babylon, Mongolia, Spain and Inca

Created by Civilization V player with more than 1400 hours played.

Before downloading this scenario we strongly recommend try FREE DEMO MAP and read our Terms of use !

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