A map showing ancient civilizations, European voyages of discovery and first 'discoveries'
on land with names of explorers and dates, overlaid on a physical map of the world. Lavishly annotated with snippets of information on the motives for exploration and the names of places in olden times. Includes notes on ancient civilisations and the Age of Discovery with tables of The Great Voyagers and Famous Ships of Discovery. Inset maps of Early Exploration, Ancient Trade Routes, Lost Cities Rediscovered and Cultural Discoveries. This map brings together a brief synopsis of how we got to understand our world. Awarded 2nd Place in the Maps on Panels category at the 2023 International Cartographic Exhibition in South Africa.

Page Size: 39.5 x 28 in (1000 x 707 mm)