The map is known by the name of its author, admiral Piri Reis. Only half of the original map survives today.
Source: Wikipedia
Yay!
Someone mentioned the Piri Reis Map without also mentioning Atlantis.
Thank you :)
That and the claim that it shows Antarctica just because there's some imaginary land down there drive me nuts. They knew Antarctica existed but not Tierra del Fuego, which was a lot closer? Call me dubious.
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