Antique map of Alexander the Great Empire, Theatrum historicum pars orientalis, 1742

Antique map of Alexander the Great Empire, Theatrum historicum pars orientalis, 1742The map was created by Johannes Covens and Cornelius Mortier in 1742. It focuses on the Eastern part of the Roman Empire, as well as the surrounding Barbarian territories. It includes the Eastern part of Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire), as well as neighboring regions such as Persia, Arabia, and other areas of the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Johannes Covens (16971774) and Cornelius Mortier (16991783) were Dutch mapmakers and publishers based in

and sometimes even a touch of humor

covering various regions of the world

creating a sense of excitement and vitality

"The First Day (Dies I)" is an engraving created by Hendrick Goltzius in 1589

several years after his death

and initially worked as an engraver and copperplate printer

including countries like Myanmar (Burma)

and they were often hand-colored to enhance their visual appeal

The delicate veil that covers her hair and drapes down her back is also adorned with intricate patterns

with sharp angles and exaggerated forms

protectorates

It is an invaluable document that encapsulates a pivotal moment in mountaineering history