Friday, January 15, 2010

BBC News - Ancient map with China at centre goes on show in US

BBC News - Ancient map with China at centre goes on show in US
"A historic map of the world, with China at its centre, has gone on display at the Library of Congress in Washington.

The map was created by Italian missionary Matteo Ricci in 1602. It is one of only two copies in existence in good condition."

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