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Where was a part of Piri Reis's first world map discovered?

  • The Louvre

  • Topkapı Palace in Istanbul

  • The British Museum

  • The Vatican Library

Answer

Part of Piri Reis's first world map was discovered in the Topkapı Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. The map is believed to have been created in the early 1500s and is one of the oldest surviving maps of the world. It includes detailed depictions of the Americas, Africa, and Europe, and is believed to have been based on information from Christopher Columbus and other explorers.
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