eli5 – How the ancient maps were designed?

Question

I was always wondering how the ancient people (Greeks, Romans, Phenicians, Persians) drew maps with such accuracy. For example the curves of the Italian Peninsula, etc. Apparently, they did not have areal views.

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Answer 1

Surveying. We still use the same methods today. I’ve been a surveyor for almost 25 years, the tools have changed but the math hasn’t!