This map shows the world according to Ptolemy. The scale is 1 to 140,000,000. Ptolemy, an Alexandrian astronomer, 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.
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This map shows the world according to Ptolemy. The scale is 1 to 140,000,000. Ptolemy, an Alexandrian astronomer, 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.

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UMG25A01_164

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Droits gérés

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53,0Mo (2,1Mo) / 46,0cm x 28,9cm / 5434 x 3410 (300dpi)

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