Piri Re’is Map: Origins and the Conspiracy Theories
Introduction The Piri Re’is map, created in 1513 by Ottoman admiral and cartographer Piri Re’is, is known for its detailed representation of the Atlantic Ocean and parts of South America and Africa. The map, rediscovered in 1929 at the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, has intrigued historians and sparked numerous theories about ancient navigation capabilities. The…