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The Oldest Maps of the Ancient World

Charting the UnknownHumans have always sought to understand the world around them. The earliest maps, dating back thousands of years, reveal an innate curiosity about geography and exploration. They were practical tools, guiding trade, travel, and settlement, but they also reflected cultural and spiritual perspectives.Early CartographySome of the oldest maps, like those found in Babylonian clay tablets (~2300 BCE), depict rivers, fields, and set…
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The Archaeologist broke the news in on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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