Africae Tabula XII Possibly 1588 - 1889
liviosanuto
theartinstituteofchicago
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"Africae Tabula XII" is an engraved map of Africa by Livio Sanuto, dated 1588. The map depicts the continent with detailed geographic features, including rivers, mountains, and cities, and includes a small portion of Asia at the top. It provides a fascinating glimpse into European cartographic knowledge of Africa in the late 16th century. This map exemplifies early European interest in the continent and contributes to the historical study of geographic exploration.
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