The surviving fragment of the Piri Reis map, drawn in 1513 by Ottoman admiral and cartographer Piri Reis. The map shows portions of western Europe, North A
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The surviving fragment of the Piri Reis map, drawn in 1513 by Ottoman admiral and cartographer Piri Reis. The map shows portions of western Europe, North Africa, and the coast of Brazil with remarkable accuracy. Controversially, some researchers argue that its southern portions depict the coastline of Antarctica before it was covered in ice, suggesting access to source maps of great antiquity.
This archaeological photograph documents important features of ancient sites and artifacts. Captured by Piri Reis, this image provides visual evidence relevant to ongoing archaeological research and theoretical debates. Browse related photographs, explore the connected archaeological sites, and learn about the theories this image relates to in our comprehensive gallery collection.