The Piri Reis Map
The Piri Reis map showed Antarctica’s coastline and the proportions of the continent without its ice cap
The Story
The Piri Reis Map, one of several enigmatic maps drawn in the 15th Century and earlier, presents a puzzle. It holds more accurate information about the shape of the continents than should have been known at the time, sparking intrigue and curiosity.
The Piri Reis map, created by Ottoman-Turkish cartographer Ahmed Muhiddin Piri in 15…
