Flags over the Maghreb: Chronological Clues and Political Symbolism in Portolan Charts.

Portolan charts of the Mediterranean never depicted political boundaries as lines, but they sometimes used flags to indicate the possession of selected cities. Historians have observed that these emblems tend to be accurate in shape and colour but in general unreliable to date charts until recently,...

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Published in:	Imago Mundi Vol. 77; no. 2; pp. 156 - 178
Main Author:	Robles Macías, Luis A.
Format:	Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun2025
Subjects:	Flags Cartography Research methodology Nautical charts Symbolism in politics Historical geography History of the Mediterranean Region Signs & symbols Maghreb (North Africa) Mediterranean Sea
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