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c. 2nd century CE

Ptolemy systematizes map coordinates

Ptolemy's Geography became a foundational text for latitude, longitude, and projection thinking.

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TimelineTimeline of the Evolution of the Map

Position 4

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BritannicaConfidence 95%

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sciencecartography