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So I take it that island at the far east of the map is Japan? Its interesting how they thought the Nile came from Asia. And what's with Scandinavia missing?
by benj111 8y ago
So I take it that island at the far east of the map is Japan?
Its interesting how they thought the Nile came from Asia. And what's with Scandinavia missing?
- valarauko 8y agoThe large labelled island at the very top is Taprobane, the name by which the ancient Greeks knew Sri Lanka. It was believed to be as large as Great Britain. The text reads: "Tabrobanen habet x ciuitates, bis in anno merita [corruption of metit?] fruges", which translates as "Taprobane has ten cities, [and] twice a year reaps crops/fruits."