| For decades people have been using maps as | | | | specifically target those interested in owning an |
| sophisticated, high-class decorations. An ancient | | | | ancient world map. At a recent online auction, |
| world map can be placed inside a beautiful wood | | | | $11,000 was paid for an ancient world map dating |
| frame and hung on the wall, or put on an office | | | | back to 1640. This particular map showed the |
| desk depending on its size. It tells people you are | | | | Seven Wonders of the World, the sun and moon, |
| a knowledgeable man of refined taste.Many | | | | the five known planets of that time period, the |
| people collect all types of maps as a pastime, and | | | | Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Pyramids, and |
| since every demand creates its own supply, this | | | | the lighthouse at Alexandria. The text of the map |
| has led retailers to start printing them on all sorts | | | | was in the German language.While some people |
| of products imaginable. You can buy a necktie | | | | are happy enough to just own a little something |
| that depicts an ancient world map, as well as | | | | having to do with an ancient world map, there are |
| footstools depicting the same image. Other | | | | others who consider themselves full-time |
| products featuring images of an ancient world | | | | collectors, who do not hesitate to splurge |
| map include calendars, desk mats, wall hangings, | | | | thousands of dollars at auctions to purchase |
| blankets, rugs, framed art, clocks, watches, | | | | one-of-its-kind maps dated hundreds of years |
| wallpaper, stationary, you name it.There are many | | | | ago. |
| auction houses, as well as online auction sites that | | | | |