Hanno the Navigator
Punic explorer renowned for his 5th-century BC voyage down the coast of West Africa.
Chronology: -499 – -401
Origins & Early Life
Hanno the Navigator (sometimes "Hannon"; Punic: 𐤇𐤍𐤀, Ḥnʾ; Greek: Ἄννων, romanized: Annōn ) was a Carthaginian explorer (sometimes identified as a king) who lived during the fifth century BC, known for his naval expedition along the coast of West Africa. Historians have attempted to identify specific locations along Hanno's route, based on the periplus. According to some modern analyses, his expedition could have potentially reached as far south as Gabon; still, according to other sources, he could not have sailed much farther than coastal southern Morocco. == Biography == The name of Hanno was given to many Carthaginians.
Pivotal Works & Achievements
Ancient texts which specifically mention Hanno the Navigator do not provide much in the way of positively identifying him; some authors referred to him as a king, while others referred to him with the Latin words dux (leader, general) or imperator (commander, emperor). The Greek translation of Hanno's periplus account names him a basileus, a term which may be interpreted as "king", but was commonly used for other high-level Carthaginian officials. The consensus of scholarship places Hanno as living sometime in the 5th century BC, identifying him as a member of the...
Enduring Legacy & Impact
The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.
Source: Wikipedia