Half of a two-page layout on the Holy Land, this educational supplement teems with details of the history of the land held sacred by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. An extraordinary illustration of Jerusalem notes important sites and the Crossroads of Empires inset reveals the history of the regions occupation. Printed in December 1989, this work stands alone or perfectly compliments the map of the Holy Land that appeared in the same issue.
The 1989 "Special Places of the World, Holy Land" map side 2 features:• A compelling illustration of Jerusalem with historical sites noted
• A Crossroads of Empire inset that reveals the conquest and occupation of the region through the ages
• The journeys of Abraham, Paul, and Mohammad
• An abundance of historical information about the various inhabitants of the region
• Sites are noted by historical period, from Stone and Bronze Ages (CA 500,000 to 1200 B.C.) to the Islamic Period (A.D. 640 to 1917)
• Sites are marked with symbols to denote the religions associated with that site
• Information about the origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Coverage Area: Israel
| Geotype | Region |
|---|---|
| Map Type | Historical Maps |
| Publisher | NG Classic |
| Usage Type | Classroom Maps |