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Would common people in central Europe in the 15th century notice that the whole Asia disappeared?

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We have earth at the beginning of the 15th century, and suddenly the biggest continent disappears. There is nothing left of it, no animals, people, lands, anything.

I don't think the details of the reason to disappear is essential. I want to add that there are no noticeable catastrophes connected with the disappearance itself (there is not mega-tsunami or anything like that). But of course, any effect that the absence has on the climate and environment would follow.

I understand that some people would find out, but I don't see a reason why they would share this information with common citizens. Also, I am curious about how long it would take.


By central Europe, I mean approximately the same area where the Czech Republic is located.

By common people, I mean those who weren't in a position that would make them exceptionally informed about such things (for example, in the government, very well educated scholars, travelers, etc.). I imagine some farmer who lives his whole life with his family in the village and travels only to the nearest cities.

By knowing I mean that they know that part of land far in the east is not there anymore. And they have at least a vague idea of its size and location.

By Asia I mean the part of Euroasia east to the Ural mountains and Ural river. The Arabian peninsula, Anatolia, and the Levant also disappear.

By disappearing I mean that all the lands with everything on them are just gone. There is only an ocean now.


So:

Would common people in central Europe in the 15th century have noticed that the whole Asia disappeared? Would this message get to them?

If so, how long would it take?

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