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Imagined situation of the Garden of Eden, in this case, in Mesopotamia, just east of Babylon. After a map by Jan Luyken from a work by Samuel Bochart, 1599 - 1667, in Borcharts Geographia Sacra (Leiden, 1692). Bochart places the Garden of Eden at the confluence of Euphrates and Tigris. The tiny figures of Adam and Eve are just visible
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Imagined situation of the Garden of Eden, in this case, in Mesopotamia, just east of Babylon. After a map by Jan Luyken from a work by Samuel Bochart, 1599 - 1667, in Borcharts Geographia Sacra (Leiden, 1692). Bochart places the Garden of Eden at the confluence of Euphrates and Tigris. The tiny figures of Adam and Eve are just visible
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This print takes us back in time to an imagined situation of the Garden of Eden, located in Mesopotamia, just east of Babylon. The image is based on a map created by Jan Luyken from Samuel Bochart's work, "Borcharts Geographia Sacra" published in Leiden in 1692. Bochart believed that the Garden of Eden was situated at the confluence of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. In this mesmerizing illustration, we can see tiny figures representing Adam and Eve amidst a lush paradise. The attention to detail transports us to a world where history meets mythology. It is fascinating to observe how our ancestors envisioned this mythical place. The significance of this image lies not only in its depiction of the geographical location but also its historical context. Dating back to the 17th century, it offers insights into early cartography and religious interpretations prevalent during that era. As we gaze upon this archival masterpiece, we are reminded of humanity's eternal fascination with paradise and our relentless pursuit for knowledge about our origins. This print serves as a window into both ancient beliefs and artistic imagination—a testament to human curiosity throughout centuries
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