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North Africa, Europe and the Middle East from the Catalan Atlas (reproduction)
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North Africa, Europe and the Middle East from the Catalan Atlas (reproduction)
5054659 North Africa, Europe and the Middle East from the Catalan Atlas (reproduction) by Cresques, Abraham (1325-87) (after); (add.info.: Detail from the reproduction of 1375 World map made in Majorca, attributed to the Jewish cartographer Abraham Cresques with Jerusalem close to the centre.
From the Atlantic to China, from Scandinavia to the Rio Oro in Africa. The King of Mali, " Musse Melly" (Mansa Musa) was known to control a large part of Africa, from Gambia and Senegal to Gao on the Niger, and had access to some of its richest gold deposits.); Spanish, out of copyright
Media ID 22597634
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Atlas Camel Cartography Catalan Catalan Atlas Catalonia Compass Compass Lines Cosmography Early Map Elephant Hydrography Jerusalem Majorcan Mansa Musa Mappa Mundi Mediterranean Nautical Nautical Charts Navigation Navigational Portolan Red Sea Sea Chart Sicily Silk Road Spice Trade Spices Vellum World Map
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This print showcases a detail from the reproduction of the Catalan Atlas, a 14th-century world map created by Abraham Cresques, a Jewish cartographer from Majorca. The image depicts North Africa, Europe, and the Middle East with Jerusalem positioned near the center. Spanning from Scandinavia to the Rio Oro in Africa and from the Atlantic to China, this intricate map offers a glimpse into medieval geographical knowledge. It highlights significant landmarks such as Sicily, Greece, Turkey, and even includes camel caravans traversing vast deserts. One notable figure mentioned is Mansa Musa, also known as "Musse Melly" who reigned as King of Mali during that time period. He controlled an extensive portion of Africa stretching from Gambia and Senegal to Gao on the Niger River while having access to abundant gold deposits. The Catalan Atlas not only served navigational purposes but also played a crucial role in facilitating trade routes for spices along the Silk Road. Its detailed depiction of coastlines and maritime information made it an invaluable tool for sailors exploring uncharted territories. Crafted on vellum using meticulous cartographic techniques prevalent during that era, this reproduction preserves both historical significance and artistic beauty. With its rich colors and precise compass lines guiding seafarers across oceans, this piece serves as a testament to human curiosity about our world's vastness centuries ago.
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