The known world is represented in the form of a horseshoe, opening at the level of the Strait of Gibraltar, and surrounding the Mediterranean, with the Middle East on the right, Europe at the top and North Africa at the bottom.
The Albi Mappa Mundi is a medieval map of the world made in the 8th century, in southern Merovingian Gaul. It represents 23 countries on 3 continents and mentions several cities, islands, rivers and seas! 🗺️ http://pbs.twimg.com/media/EmjiyC0WMAE-JVX.jpg