Map of countries first discovered by Christopher Columbus 1451-1506

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The "Map of countries first discovered by Christopher Columbus 1451-1506" by Juan de la Cosa is a notable historical artifact, often referred to as the Juan de la Cosa map. Created by the Spanish cartographer, navigator, and explorer Juan de la Cosa in 1500, it is the earliest known European world map to incorporate the territories of the Americas that were discovered by Europeans in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

Juan de la Cosa was a contemporary of Christopher Columbus and participated in several of Columbus's voyages to the New World, which provided him with firsthand knowledge of the geography and the discoveries made. His map is particularly significant because it is the first to depict the coastlines of Central and South America, and it offers a unique glimpse into the European perception of the world at the dawn of the Age of Discovery.

The map is drawn on ox hide and measures approximately 93 by 183 centimeters. It is beautifully embellished and colored, featuring various flags denoting territorial claims, as well as illustrations of ships, sea monsters, and other maritime motifs typical of the period's cartography. The map's depiction of the known world combines traditional Ptolemaic geography with the recent discoveries made by Columbus and other explorers.

The Juan de la Cosa map is not only a cartographic milestone but also a historical document that reflects the geopolitical landscape of the time, including the early stages of Spanish and Portuguese imperial expansion. It is preserved in the Museo Naval in Madrid, Spain, and remains an object of study for historians, geographers, and scholars interested in the history of exploration and cartography.

As a testament to its historical value, the map has been extensively analyzed and referenced in scholarly works discussing the Age of Discovery and the impact of European exploration on the understanding of global geography. It continues to be an important primary source for understanding how the New World was integrated into the European worldview and the evolution of map-making techniques during a pivotal era of human history.

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