Nürnberg Terrestrial Globe
globe by Behaim
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The Nürnberg Terrestrial Globe, created by Martin Behaim in 1492, is the earliest surviving globe. Behaim, a navigator and geographer, was influenced by Portuguese exploration. Despite his expertise, his globe depicted the world inaccurately for its time, particularly regarding the west coast of Africa. However, it is significant for illustrating the geographical understanding prevalent just before the discovery of North America. The globe is housed in the German National Museum in Nürnberg.1
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