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The Evolution of Maps: From Ancient Tablets to Modern Technologies

Explore the fascinating history of maps, beginning with Babylonian clay tablets around 1000 B.C. and early Chinese maps, which date back to 200 B.C. Discover how Greek influence shaped cartography, leading to advancements like the Mercator Projector in 1569 by Gerardus Mercator, revolutionizing navigation for mariners. Fast forward to today, where modern technologies such as GPS, computers, and remote sensing have transformed map-making and utilization, solidifying their place in navigation and spatial understanding.

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The Evolution of Maps: From Ancient Tablets to Modern Technologies

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  1. Maps:Purpose and History

  2. 1000 B.C. • Babylonian clay tablets • Earliest known forms of maps

  3. 1000- 700 B.C. • Ancient Chinese Maps • More advanced and detailed

  4. 200 B.C. • Greek Influence • Earth is round • Changed the design of maps

  5. 1569 • Mercator Projector • Gerardus Mercator • Help mariners sail by following a fixed rule • Rhumb line

  6. Current (2010) • New Technology • G.P.S. • Computers • Remote sensing • Space science

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