10 Oldest Maps in the World

Humans have been making maps for thousands of years, and the history of maps can be traced back to ancient cave paintings, etchings on tusks and stone, etc. Here is a list of the oldest maps in the world. You may be surprised at the materials and locations we've uncovered!

1. Ptolemy’s GeographyPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

Composed in the second century AD, Ptolemy's Geography is the earliest known scientific map of the world and is considered one of the most significant maps in history. Ptolemy...