Ptolemy's world map dates from the 2nd century A.D., Columbus made his voyages in the 15th century A.D.
Africa was not missing from Ptolemy's map; it was just depicted inaccurately due to limitations in geographical knowledge at the time. Ptolemy's map of Africa showed it as much smaller and further to the south than it actually is. Misinterpretation of ancient texts and lack of exploration of the continent contributed to this error.
well the piri reis map was created in 1929 and as for the ptolemy's map i am currently unable to find the creation date for it so the ptolemy's map came first because i am on a quiz and my teacher says it came first.
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They were very incorect, and this was proven.
This is a Old World Map. Made in the 17th century. Well produced in the 17th century. There are 7 continents but on this map one is missing and the one missing is Antarctica to see for yourself look on WIKIPEDIA.com And search 1689 Old World Map.
Ptolemy was the famous Alexandrian responsible for the most popular map printed from movable type in the fifteenth century. The Ptolemy's world map is a map of the known world to Hellenistic society written in c. 150.
What the different between present map of srilanka and the by ptolemy
Ptolemy created the map of the world that led Columbus to believe Asia could be reached by sailing west from the coast of Africa. It became the best existing map of the world.
A map of the ""old world"" can be found by researching Ptolemy. Ptolemy wrote the book Geographia in the year 150. A map was constructed based on this book. Old or antique ""world maps"" can be found in books, on a poster, or tapestry. (In a museum, book store, library, and/or on line). A cartographer would be the expert to seek out in that search.
Ptolemy's world map, The travels of Marco Polo, Prime meridian established, Mercator projection. Ptolemy's world map, from around 150 AD, is the oldest, followed by Marco Polo's travels in the 13th century. The Prime meridian was established in 1884, and the Mercator projection was developed in the 16th century.