The Peutinger Map
(1507)
The Peutinger Map
was discovered in Germany in 1507 as a long and narrow parchment
scroll. It is clear that the map was
made in the 12th or 13th century as
an apparently exact copy of an ancient
road map, now lost, which portrayed
the Roman
Empire in the fourth century, with
paved roads clearly visible. Jerusalem is prominently marked "Formerly
called Hierusalem, [now] Helya capitolina",
with the Mount
of Olives nearby.
Sources: Israeli
Foreign Ministry
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