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Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great is known as the creator of one of the largest empires in the history of the world.
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Alexander the Great Interactive Map
Alexander the Great was a conqueror who also explored many of the lands he ruled over
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Canoe
One of the earliest forms of watercraft, the canoe was a simple, small wooden boat with an open top and was primarily used to navigate rivers.
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Cross-Staff
The cross-staff is an early navigational tool used to measure altitude or the distance of an object above sea level or the horizon
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Dhow
The dhow was a vessel used primarily for fishing and trade. It had triangular sails and a unique hull design.
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Egyptian Ships
Egyptians built some of the earliest boats ever recorded. The first ones were made from papyrus reeds and propelled by rowing.
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Junk ship
Besides having a cool name, the sturdy, lightweight junk is known for being the first ship to feature a rudder mounted on its stern for steering. The Chinese junk ship was among the most powerful and easily navigable ships in the ancient world.
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Mariner’s Astrolabe
One of the oldest of all the altitude measuring devices, the astrolabe is an angle-measuring tool. Its name comes from the Greek, “to take a star.”
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Phoenician Ships
Famous for their mastery of ancient maritime navigation and shipbuilding, the Phoenicians were likely the first to survey the Mediterranean Sea, creating the beginning of the modern field of geography.
