The Kitab-ı Bahriye contained information about what?
Islamic Law
Medical Techniques
Early Navigational techniques
Ottoman History
Answer
The Kitab-ı Bahriye, or Book of the Sea, was a seminal work on nautical science and cartography in the Ottoman Empire. It was written by Piri Reis in the 16th century and contained information about early navigational techniques, such as the use of astrolabes and compasses.
Charting the Seas: Unraveling the Legacy of Piri Reis
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