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in these modern maps there are accurate number of lines and continents

Ancient maps had no latitude or longitude lines

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What is something that ancient maps have that modern maps don't?

Artwork. Most ancient maps were decorated by beautiful - if often fanciful - pictures of the nature, peoples and animals of the countries that were depicted.


Can you study the Ancient Rome and Greece map?

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Who were the experts in trade and sailing who created travel logs and maps of the ancient world?

The Phoenicians


What is the Roman name for Argus?

The Greek city state of Argos was just south of the major city of Corinth. It was a member of the Achaean League in 229 BC. Rome conquered it in 146 BC and it is listed by the name of Argus on ancient Roman maps.


Why did the Portuguese want to keep these maps a secret?

The Portuguese wanted to keep maps a secret because prior to 1492, they dominated the seas and exploration. If other countries had maps this would help them challenge the Portuguese domination of the seas.