Lorgues / Plan is Accepted
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Lorgues / Plan is Accepted
Columbus is told that his plan has been accepted
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1492 Accepted Columbus Lorgues Plan Told
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This evocative image captures the moment of historic significance when Christopher Columbus was informed that his daring plan to explore the uncharted waters of the Atlantic Ocean and reach the East Indies had been accepted by the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. The scene is set in the royal Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, where Columbus, dressed in his finest attire, stands before the monarchs and their advisors. The look of anticipation and determination on Columbus' face is palpable as he delivers his passionate plea for funding and support for his expedition. The year was 1492, and the world was on the brink of a new era. Columbus' plan, which involved sailing west instead of the traditional eastward route to reach the East Indies, was met with skepticism and doubt. But Columbus, undeterred, presented compelling evidence, including the works of ancient Greek and Roman geographers who believed that the Earth was round and that there were lands beyond the known world. The acceptance of Columbus' plan marked a turning point in history. It paved the way for the European discovery of the Americas and the beginning of the Age of Exploration. Columbus set sail on August 3, 1492, with three ships and a crew of about 90 men. He reached the Bahamas on October 12, 1492, and went on to explore several islands in the Caribbean before returning to Spain in March 1493. This photograph, taken in the picturesque village of Lorgues in Provence, France, is a beautiful reminder of the pivotal role that this small town played in the larger story of human history. The acceptance of Columbus' plan in Lorgues, where the monarchs were residing at the time, was a crucial step in the journey that would change the course of history and open up a new world to exploration and discovery.
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