Pictured here is the world according to Ptolemy, an Alexandrian astronomer who lived around 150 A.D. His map consisted mainly of lists of places marked on the maps that were circulating at the time and that he made his authorities. He added latitudes and longitudes.

Pictured here is the world according to Ptolemy, an Alexandrian astronomer who lived around 150 A.D. His map consisted mainly of lists of places marked on the maps that were circulating at the time and that he made his authorities. He added latitudes and longitudes. Stock Photo
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Ivy Close Images / Alamy Stock Photo

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2A8N9TX

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48.4 MB (1.7 MB Compressed download)

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5122 x 3300 px | 43.4 x 27.9 cm | 17.1 x 11 inches | 300dpi

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19 September 2019

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.