In 1929, researchers discovered an old map tucked away in the archives of Topkapı Palace in Istanbul. It was drawn on gazelle skin, signed by Ottoman admiral Ahmed Muhiddin Piri, and dated to the year 1513. The map remains part of the museum’s collection and has occasionally been placed on public display, as reported by Daily Sabah. The map displayed the coast of Africa and … Continue reading The Map That Shouldn’t Exist: The Mystery of the Piri Reis Chart