This is a chronology of the early European exploration of Asia.
Left panels 1-3
Right panels 4-6
The Tabula Rogeriana (1154), by Muhammad al-Idrisi
Giovanni da Pian del Carpine
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Giovanni da Pian del Carpine OFM was a medieval Italian diplomat, Catholic archbishop, explorer and one of the first Europeans to enter the court of the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. He was the aut
Carpine's great journey to the East; his route is indicated, railroad track style, in dark blue