Mysteries of the World - The Piri Reis Map |
Published in China 
- Social interactions and entertainment - 1 - 20 Jan 23 00:08
The Piri Reis map is a world map compiled in 1513 by the Ottoman admiral and cartographer Piri Reis. Approximately one third of the map survives; it shows the western coasts of Europe and North Africa and the coast of Brazil with reasonable accuracy. Various Atlantic islands, including the Azores and Canary Islands, are depicted, as is the mythical island of Antillia and possibly Japan.
The maps historical importance lies in its demonstration of the extent of exploration of the New World by approximately 1510, and in its claim to have used a map made by Christopher Columbus, otherwise lost, as a source. Piri also stated that he had used ten Arab sources and four Indian maps sourced from the Portuguese.  The Piri Reis map is in the Library of the Topkapı Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, but is not usually on public display.
The Piri Reis map also shows what appears to be the Antarctic coast – which scholars believe was not discovered until 1820. One of the most accurate world maps of its time, the fact that the Piri Reis map has only survived as a fragment adds to its mystery. Did Piri Reis somehow have access to a map of Antarctica over 300 years before it was discovered? Support
BorKhanGaladraeltavi29davidjonestooPumburi 53
Comments (1)
Facebook
Instagram
Discord
Reddit