Ortelius, Abraham. Graecia Sophiani. Antwerp, 1624. june2025_3 Morphis’ History of Texas

Morphis’ History of Texas

a few men appear to be lowering the mast on a small vessel and walking on to the beach

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This particular map of China provides insight into the geographical knowledge and imperial interests of the time

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Ortelius, Abraham. Graecia Sophiani. Antwerp, 1624. june2025_3 Morphis’ History of TexasAbraham Ortelius (15271598)Graecia SophianiAntwerp, 1624Copperplate engravingSheet size: 14 3 4 x 20 1 2 inches This exquisite map of ancient Greece, published in 1624 by the great Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius, is based on the cartographic work of Nikolaos Sophianos, a 16th century Greek scholar and geographer. Titled Graecia Sophiani, it reconstructs the classical world of Hellenic civilization, presenting not just modern geography but an