>The Erdapfel, also known as the Behaim Globe, is the oldest surviving terrestrial globe, dating back to 1490-1492. It was created by Martin Behaim, a German cartographer, and measures 51 cm (20 inches) in diameter.
>Construction and Features : The globe is constructed of a laminated linen ball in two halves, reinforced with wood and overlaid with a map painted on gores by Georg Glockendon. The map depicts the known world at the time, including Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia. The globe shows the New World, which was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492, and features information on overseas commodities, marketplaces, and local trading protocols.
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**Erdapfel - oldest surviving terrestrial globe (1490~1492)**
>The Erdapfel, also known as the Behaim Globe, is the oldest surviving terrestrial globe, dating back to 1490-1492. It was created by Martin Behaim, a German cartographer, and measures 51 cm (20 inches) in diameter.
>Construction and Features : The globe is constructed of a laminated linen ball in two halves, reinforced with wood and overlaid with a map painted on gores by Georg Glockendon. The map depicts the known world at the time, including Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia. The globe shows the New World, which was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492, and features information on overseas commodities, marketplaces, and local trading protocols.