Ancient Greece and Asia Minor — A Map in Ancient Greek

Hand-painted and historically researched map of Ancient Greece and western Asia Minor, rendered entirely in Ancient Greek using period-appropriate place names and orthography. Rather than imposing modern national borders or later political divisions, this map presents the Greek world as it was understood by the Greeks themselves: a network of cities, regions, islands, and seas bound together by language, religion, and shared cultural reference points.

The use of Ancient Greek throughout the map is deliberate. Place names reflect contemporary usage rather than Latinized or modern forms, emphasizing how geography functioned as a cultural and linguistic landscape long before the emergence of centralized states. The Aegean Sea occupies a central position, underscoring its role as the connective tissue of the Greek world rather than a boundary.

The visual style draws on ancient sources and later manuscript traditions, prioritizing clarity, balance, and legibility over modern cartographic conventions. Decorative elements reference Greek art and myth, reinforcing the worldview in which geography, history, and storytelling were inseparable.

This piece is available as a high-quality giclée print in multiple sizes. Fine details may appear softened in online images due to compression.

This map was researched and hand-painted by a trained historical cartographer with academic experience in European and global history. Each CartographyCraft map is designed to prioritize historical accuracy, visual clarity, and period-appropriate aesthetics over modern anachronism. If you are interested in a print with a frame or the original, contact the site owner directly.