+The **Old World** refers to the regions of [Earth](/wiki/earth) known to Europeans before the voyages of Christopher Columbus, primarily [Africa](/wiki/africa), Europe, and Asia. It contrasts with the [New World](/wiki/new_world) of the Americas, playing a central role in ancient history and early global interactions.
+## See also
+- [New World](/wiki/new_world)
+- [Continents](/wiki/continents)
+- [Afro-Eurasia](/wiki/afro_eurasia)
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