Ancient World Maps

Cartography is an integral part of human history since more than 8000 years. From cave paintings to ancient maps of the Old World, through the Age of Exploration, and on into the 21st century, people have made and used maps. This is a collection of historical world maps describing the known world in their time and at their state of knowledge.

Friday, February 8, 2008

World Map 6th Century

Description: World Map by Cosmas Indicopleustes arround the year 550. Cosmas was a Greek monk from Alexandria and travelled several times to India as a merchant. In his worldview the world was flat.

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