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Ottoman world map 1803
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this post was submitted on 24 Jun 2024
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every time I see old maps like this one, it blows my mind how accurate they are in an era with no satellites or aerial photos or anything. sure, everything's a bit misshapen, but holy cow!
Also consider that this is an amalgamation of collective knowledge from their efforts that has to all be pieced together individually. Really amazing to see the level and detail and general accuracy!