Ancient Babylonian World Map: A Glimpse into a Bygone Era

This clay tablet, known as the “Imago Mundi,” provides a fascinating glimpse into how the Babylonians viewed the world in the 6th century BC. It depicts a world as a disc surrounded by water, with Babylon at its center. The map’s details and inscriptions offer insights into their beliefs, geography, and cultural understanding of their place in the world.

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