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Historical periods using magnetic direction-finding tools that revolutionized maritime travel and exploration. The compass transformed historical eras by providing reliable directional guidance regardless of weather conditions or visibility. This navigational tool—using magnetized needles aligned with Earth's magnetic field—revolutionized maritime travel, exploration, and cartography. Historical periods featuring compass technology showcase dramatic expansions in trade networks as sailors ventured beyond coastal sight-navigation, more accurate mapping of geographic features, cultural exchanges between previously isolated societies, and strategic military advantages gained through navigation in adverse conditions, ultimately enabling the Age of Exploration and the creation of global maritime empires.
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