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Ancient Greek contributions: Geography

Ancient Greek contributions: Geography. Ahmed AL-Ebrahim Hussain Al-Sahaf. Here we see Ptolemy holding two rulers stuck together that make a compass. Here is another picture of Ptolemy holding a tool that is used for spherical geometry.

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Ancient Greek contributions: Geography

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  1. Ancient Greek contributions: Geography Ahmed AL-Ebrahim Hussain Al-Sahaf

  2. Here we see Ptolemy holding two rulers stuck together that make a compass.

  3. Here is another picture of Ptolemy holding a tool that is used for spherical geometry.

  4. Here we see Strabo holding a globe with Europe and Asia labeled on it.

  5. In this picture we see a map made by Strabo that shows the Mediterranean world.

  6. A statue in the honor of Hecataeus.

  7. The map in this picture is a very early map created by Hecataeus.

  8. Some other Ancient maps the Ancient Greeks used.

  9. Work cited • Jjo’coner and EF. Roberson Claudius Ptolemy ST-Andrews web April 21 • Strabo wikipedia.org web April 22 • “Strabo” Compton's encyclopedia. 2004ed. 2004.Print. • “Hecataeus” Ancient Greek world encyclopedia. 1995ed. 1995. Print.

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