Mohammed_Chang t1_jefkfwy wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:23 PM Reply to There really isn't any reason why north is always upward and south is always downward on maps. by GuinnessTheBestBoi North is on top because early navigation was made with stars. The brightest star is northern from Mediterranean Sea. Also compass was explored at some point which shows in northern direction. In Christian times Maps were often facing East. Permalink 2
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Reply to There really isn't any reason why north is always upward and south is always downward on maps. by GuinnessTheBestBoi
North is on top because early navigation was made with stars. The brightest star is northern from Mediterranean Sea. Also compass was explored at some point which shows in northern direction. In Christian times Maps were often facing East.