Researchers have finally decoded the Imago Mundi, a Babylonian tablet thought to be the oldest world map, revealing ancient beliefs and geographical understanding.
The tablet depicts Mesopotamia as the known world and includes references to mythical creatures, illustrating both the society's geography and its mystical worldview.
The Imago Mundi, discovered in 1882, provides a unique insight into the Neo-Babylonian Empire’s dominance in culture, mathematics, and scientific achievements.
The use of double rings around Mesopotamia on the map signifies the 'bitter river' that was believed to enclose the entirety of the known world.
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