who prepared earliest world maps
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Anaximander
The earliest Greek known to have made a map of the world was Anaximander. In 6th century BC, he drew a map of the then known world, assuming that the earth was cylindrical.
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Anaximander, a Greek intellectual, is believed to have prepared the earliest world maps.
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- Anaximander, a Greek intellectual, is credited with creating the first globe map in the 6th century BC. He was a Thales' pupil.
- According to legend, Anaximander thought the Earth was formed like a cylinder, with mankind inhabiting the flat top half.
- This notion is represented in replicas of Anaximander's map, and it is apparent that Anaximander's comprehensive grasp of world geography was lacking.
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