This controversial world map is believed by some to have been compiled by
Zheng He. Dating tests to be completed during 2006.
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Photo from www.economist.com of a 1763 Chinese map of the world, claiming to be a reproduction of a 1418 map made from Zheng He's voyages. Lui Gang stated he discovered it in 2005 but it is disputed as a possible forgery.
This controversial world map is believed by some to have been compiled by Zheng He. Dating tests to be completed during 2006.<br /> Origin : [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Zhenghemap.jpg]
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