Hanno the Navigator
5th century BC –5th century BC
Explorer, Seafarer
- Born in
- Carthage
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.
Notable works: Hanno's Periplus
Source: Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanno_the_Navigator