Planisphere with world map made by Muhammad al-Idrisi in 1154.

The map was made for Roger, king of Sicily. The red lines are trade routes. This is a reproduction kept in UAE's Sharjah Museum.

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Waauw cyprus is big! Basicaly all islands and peninsulas seem inflated. Perhaps a reflection of their importance in trade?

Forgot to include the suez canal :p

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