jan 1, 63 BC - Strabo

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Strabo, who lived from around 63 B.C. to 24 A.D., was a Greek geographer and historian known for his monumental work, "Geographica." This comprehensive compilation covered the world's geography, including descriptions of different regions, climates, and peoples. Strabo's work synthesized information from various sources, including earlier explorers and scholars, providing a detailed overview of the world as the Greeks and Romans understood. His writings were widely used for centuries and remain valuable for understanding ancient geographical knowledge and the development of early cartography.

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