The unexpected detail of the map is that it shows the coasts of South America and possibly of Antarctica; Piri Reis states that he made use of the maps of Columbus and of other navigators. Evidence that Islamic-Ottoman geographical knowledge synthesised the European voyages of discovery.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was The World Map of Piri Reis?
- The Ottoman seafarer and cartographer Piri Reis drew the world map that he presented to Sultan Selim I in 1513.
- When did The World Map of Piri Reis happen?
- 1513 CE
- Where did The World Map of Piri Reis take place?
- Gelibolu / İstanbul