Africa - Morocco Algeria; Cellarius - Mauretania et Numidia - 1732

The "Mauretania et Numidia" map created by Cellarius in 1732 illustrates parts of North Africa corresponding to ancient Roman provinces. Mauretania and Numidia were significant territories during antiquity, situated in what are now Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. Maps from this period often sought to combine classical knowledge with contemporary geography, reflecting scholarly interest in ancient civilizations and their geographies. Cellarius, a renowned cartographer of the 17th and early 18th centuries, is known for his historical and classical maps that integrate historical context with cartographic precision. This map would appeal to collectors and historians interested in the geographic understanding of classical antiquity.