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Empires of Antiquity: The Persian Realm and Beyond Engraved, Published in 1880

About the Item

The map is titled "ORBIS TERRARUM regni Persici tempore," which translates from Latin to "The World at the Time of the Persian Empire." This map is particularly interesting for several reasons: 1. **Coverage of the Persian Empire**: It captures the vast reach of the Persian Empire at its height, including not only Persia itself but also the territories it controlled, which stretched from the Indus River in the east to parts of Greece and Egypt in the west. 2. **Historical Period**: The map likely covers the Achaemenid period, which is from around 550 BC to 330 BC when the Persian Empire was the most dominant force in the known world until its conquest by Alexander the Great. 3. **Inset Maps**: The detailed inset maps, such as "PERSEPOLIS PASARGADAE," the ruins of Persepolis, and "ACROPOLIS BABYLONIAE," the Acropolis of Babylon, provide focused historical insights into significant ancient cities. 4. **Geographical Features**: It shows important geographical features like the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the Zagros Mountains, and the Persian Gulf, which were critical for the development of the region. 5. **Ancient Cities**: The map marks the locations of key cities such as Babylon, Susa, and Persepolis, which were important administrative and cultural centers of the empire. 6. **Cultural and Political Boundaries**: It reflects the political landscape of the time, providing a visual representation of the various satrapies (provinces) and the empire's scope. 7. **Trade Routes**: It may depict ancient trade routes that were vital for commerce and the spread of culture across the empire's vast territories. 8. **Latin Labels**: The use of Latin for naming geographical features and regions provides a scholarly perspective typical of historical maps from the 19th century. This map is from the "Spruner-Menke Atlas Antiquus," created by Karl Spruner von Merz and edited by Theodorus Menke. The atlas is known for its detailed and historically accurate maps of ancient civilizations and was published in the late 19th century. During the time the map is covering, the Persian Empire under the Achaemenid dynasty was the largest empire the world had seen. It was known for its administrative sophistication, a system of satrapies with loyal governors, and the Royal Road, which facilitated communication and trade. The empire also constructed monumental architectural projects, such as the palaces at Persepolis, and it allowed a degree of cultural and religious autonomy within its vast territories. The Persian Empire's influence on politics, culture, and economics was profound and lasted well beyond its conquest by Alexander the Great. The map comes from the "Spruner-Menke Atlas Antiquus," crafted by Karl Spruner von Merz, known as Karl Spruner, and edited by Theodorus Menke. This atlas was a significant work of historical geography from the 19th century, valued for its detailed and accurate historical mappings. The map encapsulates the historical knowledge of the time regarding the Persian Empire and the surrounding regions.

Dimensions:

Height: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

1880-1889

Date of Manufacture:

1880

Condition:

Good, given age. General age-related toning, especially around the edges. vertical folding line as issued. Please study scan carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL