Mar Mediterraneo - Portugal, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia; W. Mount / T. Page - A Correct Chart of the Mediterranean Sea from the Coast of Portugal to the Levant - 1751-1760

This mid-18th century chart by W. Mount and T. Page offers a detailed and accurate map of the Mediterranean Sea, spanning from Portugal’s coast to the Levant. The Mediterranean has been a vital maritime corridor for trade, culture, and military endeavors since antiquity. By the 1750s, improved cartographic techniques allowed for more precise marine charts facilitating navigation through busy and complex waters bounded by Portugal, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and Tunisia. Such charts were essential for naval powers and merchants navigating diverse coastlines dotted with important ports, islands, and straits. This period, in the Enlightenment era, saw advances in mapmaking reflect better scientific understanding and an emphasis on global connectivity and maritime mastery.