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Brother Mauro, a 15th-century monk from Venice created an incredibly accurate world map.

Summary

  1. Housed in the Library of Saint Mark in Venice and larger than a king-size bed.
  2. Shows Europe, Africa, and Asia.
  3. Remarkably precise, depicting cities, continents, and Japan.
  4. Accuracy based on careful study.
  5. Adorned with intricate details and 3,000 annotations.

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