The Piri Reis World Map of 1513
14 June 2013, 13:30-16:30
The University of Greenwich, London UK
2013 has been declared by UNESCO “The year of Piri Reis” on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the Map of 1513. As one of the most beautiful and mysterious maps to survive the Great Age of Discoveries drawn by the Ottoman Admiral Piri Reis,“The Piri Reis World Map” is an invaluable piece of the World’s documentary heritage as it provides insight on the history of its time. The conference is held with the cooperation of the University of Greenwich and University of Piri Reis to reveal the mystery of this world heritage piece.
Speakers: Prof. Gregory Mclntosh, Author of The Piri Reis Map of 1513, USA
Metin Ataç, Retired Admiral (Former Commander in Chief of The Turkish Navy),
The President of the International Association of Maritime Studies (IAMS), TURKEY
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Osman Kamil Sağ, The Rector of Piri Reis University, TURKEY
Location: The University of Greenwich
King William Building, King William Lecture Theatre 315
Greenwich
London SE10 9LS
Admission is free. Booking advised.
E-mail: embassy.londonfa.gov.tr
More information: http://www.meblem.org.uk/
