Exploration in the World of the Ancients (Discovery &
Exploration) "Exploration in the World of the Ancients, Revised
Edition" examines who the first explorers were and defines the
geographic areas of Earth, showing when and how they were first
populated by humans. Among Western historians, this period is
considered to begin with the first writing systems, which would
be about 3500 or 3000 BCE, and end about 500 CE. This book
examines some of the earliest accounts of Egyptian and
Mesopotamian explorations, as well as covering the Romans,
Greeks, Phoenicians, and other ancient peoples. It concludes at
the beginning of the Middle Ages, when much of Earth's lands and
seas were 'known', but many civilizations remained unknown to
one another. The coverage includes: The first watercraft;
Herodotus's travels and his history of the world until his time;
The lighthouse and library of Alexandria; Alexander the Great's
accomplishments as a warrior and an explorer; and, China's and
Japan's roles in exploration, including