WORLD MAP 6TH CENTURY
Babylonian map of the world, ca 600 BC
The Babylonian Map of the World is diagrammetic labelled depiction of the known world from the perspective of Babylonia. The map is incised on a claytablet, showing Babylon somewhat to the north of its center.
It is usually dated to the 6th century BC. It was discovered at sippar, southern Iraq, 60 miles (97 km) north of Babylon on the east bank of the Euphrates river, and published in 1899.The clay tablet resides at the British Museum.
It is usually dated to the 6th century BC. It was discovered at sippar, southern Iraq, 60 miles (97 km) north of Babylon on the east bank of the Euphrates river, and published in 1899.The clay tablet resides at the British Museum.
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