Mesopotamian clay maps, dating back 5,000 years, provide a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world’s perception of geography, particularly its rivers. These clay tablets not only depict the ...

According to National Geographic, the map depicts distances between gates in the wall surrounding the Mesopotamian city of Nippur, but for decades experts questioned its accuracy. The locations of ...

Unearthing the mysteries of our planet’s past, ancient maps offer a unique window into the world as it once was, depicting continents that have long since disappeared. These maps, coupled with modern ...