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Children examining a copy of Al-Idrisi's 12th century map at the 1001 Inventions exhibition in Amman
1001 Inventions
London, United Kingdom
Al-Idrisi, who lived in the 12th century, drew this map with the south to the top and north to the bottom, as was customary then.
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- Title: Children examining a copy of Al-Idrisi's 12th century map at the 1001 Inventions exhibition in Amman
- Original Source: 1001 Inventions
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