In this episode we look at cartography in the ancient cultures around the Mediterranean Basin with an eye to understanding the role and purpose of maps and mapping.
The Stone Etching of the Bedolina Map
A Schematic Representation of the Etchings Found in the Bedolina Map
The Babylonian World Map as seen in the British Museum
Babylonian World Map with Schematic Representation of Symbols
Turin Map of the Gold Mines
Schematic of the Primary Fragements of the Turin Map
Scholarly article on the Turin Papyrus by James A. Harrell