Ocean Exploration Timeline 7 - 150 B. C. - Ptolemy's Map

Ptolemy's Map

150 B.C.


Ptolemy's Map 


The Greek astronomer and geographer Ptolemy produces a map of the ancient world that includes the continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa as well as the surrounding oceans. This early map is one of the first known to include lines of latitude and longitude. Unfortunately this map would be lost to history but would be rediscovered in the years to come. LINK