Asian map trade

Description:Finally we propose an alternative origin for the map in Aceh at the north-west end of Sumatra where it opens out to the Indian Ocean. It is the most westerly port in South East Asia marked on the map and it has the longest history of the presence of Islam in South East Asia as well as a long history of Chinese contact. Aceh is one of six ports marked with a red circle on this map. The author applied paints of red, copper green, yellow, and indigo blue to the map after the routes were drawn. The cartographer made a number of mistakes and altered the map later, apparently taking into account more recent and precise information about trade routes. Most of the trade routes were drawn accurately, but a number of them were off kilter and drawn after the coasts were painted.

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