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Hunt–Lenox Globe

The Hunt-Lenox Globe is a special kind of round map that was made a very long time ago. It shows what the world used to look like around 1500s. This old round map is special because it was drawn by hand on a little ball that is only the size of a big grapefruit.

The Hunt-Lenox Globe is made of copper and was created in 1510. This means it is over 500 years old! The globe has lovely pictures of boats and sea creatures, but it is not very detailed.

People like to look at the Hunt-Lenox Globe today because it helps them learn about the history of the world. It is very special because it is one of the oldest existing globes. Even though it is small, it has big meaning because it is a treasure from a long time ago.