The Vinland Map
Title
The Vinland Map
Subject
Map drawing
Description
The Vinland Map is a mappa mundi that depicts Vinland, the Viking name for America. It first came to light in 1957 when it was offered for sale by an anonymous private library. It was thought to date from the mid-fifteenth century, and to be based on a thirteenth century original.
If authentic, it would show that Europeans were aware of America before Columbus sailed there. However, opinion is divided on its authenticity, with the consensus currently erring towards agreement that it is not
If authentic, it would show that Europeans were aware of America before Columbus sailed there. However, opinion is divided on its authenticity, with the consensus currently erring towards agreement that it is not
Creator
Unknown
Source
Yale University
Publisher
Yale University
Date
07/09/2007
Contributor
Adminsitrator
Rights
(c) Yale University Press (Yale University, from this website) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Format
jpg
Language
English
Type
PhysicalObject
Coverage
Fifteenth century, thirteenth century, modern, Vinland, USA, America
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