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A viral map claiming to show the concentration of castles in Europe has ignited a firestorm of criticism on Avonetics. Users are tearing apart its accuracy, pointing out glaring inconsistencies in how "castles" are defined across languages. The French term "château" is at the center of the debate, as it includes everything from fortified strongholds to lavish manor houses, skewing the data. Critics argue that regions like Wales, Spain, and Eastern Europe, known for their rich history of fortifications, are grossly underrepresented. Many agree the map is a lazy, misleading mess, likely based on superficial keyword searches rather than rigorous research. Is this the worst map ever made? Join the heated discussion and decide for yourself. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.
A viral map claiming to show the concentration of castles in Europe has ignited a firestorm of criticism on Avonetics. Users are tearing apart its accuracy, pointing out glaring inconsistencies in how "castles" are defined across languages. The French term "château" is at the center of the debate, as it includes everything from fortified strongholds to lavish manor houses, skewing the data. Critics argue that regions like Wales, Spain, and Eastern Europe, known for their rich history of fortifications, are grossly underrepresented. Many agree the map is a lazy, misleading mess, likely based on superficial keyword searches rather than rigorous research. Is this the worst map ever made? Join the heated discussion and decide for yourself. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.