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World Map / Crates Mallos
A world map according to Crates of Mallos, showing Europe, Libya, the Antipodes, and various seas Date: circa 168 BC
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Antipodes Crates Libya Maps Seas Mallos
Glass Place Mat (Set of 4)
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (275x225mm, 7mm thick). Matching Coasters also available.
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Elegant polished safety glass and heat resistant. Matching Coasters may also be available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.5cm x 25.4cm (8.9" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 22.5cm x 27.5cm (8.9" x 10.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing world map, dated circa 168 BC, is based on the descriptions of the ancient Greek philosopher and geographer Crates of Mallos. The map depicts the known world as it was understood during the Hellenistic period, with a focus on Europe, Libya, and the Antipodes. Crates of Mallos was a renowned scholar from Pergamon in Asia Minor, who is believed to have lived around the second century BC. He is best known for his contributions to geography and cartography, having written several works on the subject. This map, which is one of the earliest surviving examples of a world map from the ancient world, is based on his descriptions. The map shows Europe in its entirety, with the Mediterranean Sea to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. To the south, the African continent is depicted as Libya, with the Nile River running through it. The Red Sea and the Indian Ocean are also shown, with the Antipodes, or the lands located on the opposite side of the world, indicated in the southern hemisphere. The map is notable for its accurate depiction of the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea, as well as the correct placement of the Iberian Peninsula and the British Isles. It also shows the location of several ancient cities, such as Rome, Carthage, and Alexandria. Despite its age and the limitations of the technology available at the time, this map is a remarkable testament to the intellectual curiosity and cartographic skills of the ancient world. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the geographical knowledge of the time and the ways in which the ancient Greeks and Romans understood the world around them.
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