Kings Landing!

Discover the origins of King’s Landing, the iconic capital of Westeros. Before Aegon’s Conquest, the area was nothing more than hills and forests, contested by powerful kings. But when Aegon Targaryen landed on the north bank of the Blackwater Rush, everything changed. From a small village of fisherfolk to a thriving metropolis, learn how Aegon chose this strategic location for his capital, building the Aegonfort on the highest hill. Watch as King’s Landing grows to surpass even Oldtown and Lannisport, becoming the heart of the Seven Kingdoms. Explore the early days of this legendary city and how it became the center of power in Westeros.

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Before Aegon's Conquest, the area that would become King's Landing was just hills and forests, claimed by both Storm King Argilac Durrandon and Harren Hoare, King of the Isles and Rivers. The mouth of the Blackwater Rush had been ruled by various petty kings, but their towers and forts were long destroyed. When Aegon Targaryen landed on the north bank of the Blackwater Rush in 2 BC, only a small village of fisherfolk remained. Aegon built his first fortress, the Aegonfort, on the highest hill. After completing his conquest, Aegon chose this location for his capital instead of Dragonstone or Oldtown, recognizing its central location and independence from former kingdoms. King's Landing quickly grew, becoming a city in 10 AC, and by 25 AC, it was the realm's third-largest city. The city walls and seven gates were completed the following year.