Macrobian world map,1550 reprint of a world map published in 420 AD by the Roman philosopher Macrobius (395-423 AD). Macrobius depicted the world divided into five distinct climate zones; northern frigid zone,northern temperate zone (most of Europe and Asia),an uninhabited equatorial zone which includes a 'boiling sea' (Alveus Oceani),a temperate southern zone and finally a frigid southern zone. Microbian maps followed the theory that northern and southern hemisphere landmasses should exist to balance the world | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Bernard, George |
Bildgröße: | 3474 px × 5185 px |
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