Piri Reis map

The Piri Reis map is a map of the world from the 16th century. It was drawn on a parchment of gazelle skin by Ottoman cartographer Piri Reis (Muhiddin Piri) in 1513. This map was used to support claims for a pre-modern exploration of Antarctica.

Only around one third of the map still exists, and it is located at the Topkapı Palace in Istanbul..

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Category:Maps
Category:1513