It was the springtime of a new epoch. As the long age of ice eased its grip upon the earth, warming winds swept across southwestern Asia. Into the uplands spread seasonal grasses, and small bands of hunter-gatherers the hills and steppes. They differed little in the way of their ancestors for generations, but were taking the first steps toward building permanent shelters, tasting a liberation away from endless wandering. Published in September 1978, this map accompanied Early Civilizations of the Middle East and the article "Syria: Amid the Ruins of Ancient Empires a Young Nation Tests."
When this map of the Middle East was created, Israel had occupied the West Bank, Sinai Peninsula, and Golan Heights for over a decade. Six months later, after signing the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty, Israel withdrew from the Sinai Peninsula and evacuated settlements it had established there during the 1970s. Displaying a zoomed out map of the region in addition to an up-close rendition of the eastern Mediterranean, this map displays the regions occupied by Israel.
This map is drawn in Conic projection, in which an area of the earth is projected onto a cone whose vertex is usually above one of the poles, then unrolled onto a flat surface.
This map is truly a vibrant and unique conversation piece. It makes a fine companion toEarly Civilizations of the Middle East, with which it was published.
Your laminated map has a glossy finish so that you can use dry erase markers on the map to highlight features, make plans, and share unique information with others. Lamination is also extremely durable, resistant to folding or ripping.
Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment.
