Before satellites and global positioning systems, ancient civilizations charted their known universe with remarkable ...

Additionally, the map also showcases how the continents have shifted since the time of ancient Earth and even ... the United States, Africa, Europe, Australia, Russia, China, and more.

The outlines of the North African coastline are generally ... at that time and serve as a bridge between ancient and modern cartography. His maps served not only as navigational tools but also ...

Cutting-edge imaging technologies are helping archaeologists uncover the secrets of vast outdoor sites, revealing the rich ...

It is through details such as this – and some beautiful illustrations and informative maps – that Ancient Africa’s immense canvas is brought to life. Ehret is a gentle and understated guide ...

“Date palms [Phoenix dactylifera] are shown on the Madaba mosaic map as being grown around Scythopolis ... and in the Horn of Africa. “It was introduced into the lower Jordan Valley in ancient times, ...

From the 16th to the 19th centuries, the kingdom of Kaabu dominated a swath of West Africa that included modern ... which allowed them to sketch out a map of the site, nearly 150 acres.

These four lost cities were jewels of ancient Africa. What happened to them? Thonis-Heracleion, Alexandria, Meroë, and Jenne-Jeno were once centers of sophistication and wealth, but their ...