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The Untold Secrets of the Piri Ries Map

July 05, 2023 Selah Terwilliger
The Untold Secrets of the Piri Ries Map
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Unbelievably Bizarre & Peculiar
The Untold Secrets of the Piri Ries Map
Jul 05, 2023
Selah Terwilliger

Join us on an extraordinary journey as we delve into the mysteries of the Piri Reis Map, a centuries-old artifact that has baffled historians, archaeologists, and cartographers alike. In this captivating video, we embark on an exploration of one of the most enigmatic maps in history.

The Piri Reis Map, created by the Ottoman admiral and cartographer Piri Reis in 1513, is a rare surviving document that presents a remarkable depiction of the world as known at the time. What sets this map apart is its inclusion of detailed coastlines of South America, Africa, and portions of Antarctica—a landmass that was not officially discovered until centuries later.

As we examine the intricate details of the map, we uncover intriguing anomalies and unexplained features. The precision of the coastlines, accurate relative longitudes, and even the inclusion of mountain ranges hidden beneath thick ice in Antarctica raise perplexing questions about the sources available to Piri Reis.

Are you ready to venture into the realm of ancient cartography and unravel the enigma of the Piri Reis Map? Join us for an unforgettable journey of discovery and intrigue.

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Join us on an extraordinary journey as we delve into the mysteries of the Piri Reis Map, a centuries-old artifact that has baffled historians, archaeologists, and cartographers alike. In this captivating video, we embark on an exploration of one of the most enigmatic maps in history.

The Piri Reis Map, created by the Ottoman admiral and cartographer Piri Reis in 1513, is a rare surviving document that presents a remarkable depiction of the world as known at the time. What sets this map apart is its inclusion of detailed coastlines of South America, Africa, and portions of Antarctica—a landmass that was not officially discovered until centuries later.

As we examine the intricate details of the map, we uncover intriguing anomalies and unexplained features. The precision of the coastlines, accurate relative longitudes, and even the inclusion of mountain ranges hidden beneath thick ice in Antarctica raise perplexing questions about the sources available to Piri Reis.

Are you ready to venture into the realm of ancient cartography and unravel the enigma of the Piri Reis Map? Join us for an unforgettable journey of discovery and intrigue.

Support the Show.