World Maps
The dimensions of the Earth were perceived quite differently at various times in the Middle Ages. These maps offer medieval world views as they were influenced by the second-century astronomer Ptolemy and as they changed through exploration in the sixteenth century and beyond.
Map of the Known World in the 5th Century
A simple rendering of what 5th century European scholars, leaders and traders understood the extent of their world to be. Created by your Guide and available right here at the Medieval History site.Map of the World in 'The Map Psalter'
Thirteenth-century map from a medieval prayer book, at the British Library.T-O Map
About Geography Guide Matt Rosenberg offers an explanation of the traditional medieval world map.Webmuseum: Map
Two marvelous graphics are accompanied by a brief explanation of the most popular geographical work to be produced in the fifteenth century: Ptolemy's Cosmography.World Map by Moroccan Cartographer al-Idrisi
A map of the world made by Moroccan cartographer al-Idrisi for King Roger of Sicily in the year 1154, here at the Medieval History site.
Maps by Region Index
About the Medieval Atlas
The Medieval Atlas is a directory of maps,
charts, geographic drawings and illustrations, illuminations, and
other cartographic representations of the world in general, and the
geography of Europe in particular, during the Middle Ages. Both
historical maps and period or "antique" maps are included.
The directory links to maps on the web as well as
to maps right here at the Medieval History site. Many maps are in the
public domain and may be downloaded and used freely; however, please
check each individual page for copyright notices and any terms of use
for the map it displays.
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