Ptolemy's world map, made by Nicolaus Germanus ca. 1470. Is part of the Manuscript codex of Ptolemy's Geography. Codex Urbinas Latinus 274.

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Ptolemy's world map, made by Nicolaus Germanus ca. 1470, shows the ecumene or known world in the time of Ptolemy (2nd century). Is part of the Manuscript codex of Ptolemy's Geography. Codex Urbinas Latinus 274.

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Size: 4577px × 6462px
Location: Rome, Italy
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