Roots Of Knowledge Panel M1

Roots Of Knowledge Panel M1

Rising into the air of this window are the spires of the Cologne Cathedral, a triumphant testament to Europe's monumental builders. Flowing behind the conical structures are more illuminated manuscripts that include the Shahnameh, the world’s longest epic poem penned by a single poet, and the 1375 Catalan Atlas portraying Musa I of Mali, thought to be one of the richest rulers in history.