Ebstorf Map

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Photo of a reproduction of the Ebstorf Map
Photo of a reproduction of the Ebstorf Map

The Ebstorf Map is an example of a mappa mundi (a Medieval European map of the world) similar to the Hereford Map, made by Gervase of Tilbury around 1234. It is a tripartite or T and O map centered on Jerusalem with east on top of the map. The original was destroyed during World War II.

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