File:Al-Khwarizmi's map.png

Summary

Caption: The section of al-Khwarizmi's world map concerning the Indian Ocean from the east coast of Africa to the Malay Peninsula and beyond, including the semi-legendary Isle of the Jewel. Source: http://www.cristobalcolondeibiza.com/2eng/2eng12.htm#pto05

Fair use rationale

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• This image is of a very low quality.

Modifications: Heightened contrast

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