What is Piri Reis best known for today?
His poetry
His military service
His maps and charts
His culinary recipes
Answer
Piri Reis was a Turkish admiral and cartographer. He is best known today for his maps and charts, which are considered to be some of the most accurate of their time. His most famous map, known as the Piri Reis map, is believed to have been created in 1513 and shows the Americas, Africa, and Europe.
Charting the Seas: Unraveling the Legacy of Piri Reis
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