[Taxacom] Oldest species distribution maps

[Neal Evenhuis]

I would assume the oldest maps that have cities on them. Perhaps the Imago Mundi Babylonian map of 6th century BCE. Since cities plotted the distribution of the species Homo sapiens known at the time the map was made.

Neal

Neal L. Evenhuis, Ph.D.
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From: Taxacom [taxacom-bounces at mailman.nhm.ku.edu] On Behalf Of Luis Popa via Taxacom [taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu]
Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2019 7:54 PM
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Subject: [Taxacom] Oldest species distribution maps

Which are the oldest publidhed distribution maps for any species?Thanks.Luis


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