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The Oronteus Finaeus map from 1532 depicts Antarctica without ice, suggesting it was mapped during a time when Antarctica was ice-free, possibly prior to 4000 BC. Comparison to modern maps show similarities in coastlines and locations of coastal mountains and bays. This implies the map was copied from much older sources showing Antarctica without the thick ice sheet that currently covers it. The high level of detail and accuracy also suggest the original sources were produced when advanced surveying techniq

Author

Pieter Steenkamp

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EN