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