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What's the oldest map?
The oldest known map is thought to be a wall painting from the ancient city of Çatalhöyük in modern-day Turkey, dating back around 9,000 years. This shows how humans have always needed to visualise their surroundings, much like how today's paper maps offer that wider perspective beyond a GPS screen.
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