Ptalemy
Ptolemy.
Eratosthenes, a Greek scholar from the 3rd century BCE, is often considered the first geographer. He is known for measuring the circumference of the Earth and creating one of the earliest maps of the known world.
The most famous of the early mapmakers was a Greek geographer named "Ptolemy"A+
The most famous of the early mapmakers was a Greek geographer named "Ptolemy"A+
The author of "Indika" was the ancient Greek historian and geographer Megasthenes. He wrote about his experiences and observations during his time as ambassador to the Mauryan Empire in India.
Eratosthenes
The Greek philosopher Thales is often considered the first geographer. He is known for predicting solar eclipses and for his work in cartography and geography around 600 BC.
Strabo was a Greek geographer unknown when he died. estimated 24-23 BCE.
Ancient Greek
An Ancient Greek is a native or inhabitant of Ancient Greece, the Greek-speaking world of ancient times.
Ptolemy, the ancient Greek geographer, influenced Arab mapmakers through his work on cartography and geography. His detailed maps and writings were translated into Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age, leading to the development of advanced mapmaking methods in the Arab world. Arab mapmakers built upon Ptolemy's ideas and made significant contributions to the field of geography.
erm... Ancient Greek is from Ancient Greece :P