Half of a two-map set, the Peoples of the Middle East map is filled with a wealth of information about the region and its inhabitants including their work, religions, languages, the role of women, politics, and more. Published in July 1972, this map contains over a dozen maps detailing historical periods, religious sites, land use, and ethnic groups. The 1972 Peoples of the Middle East map side 2 features: • Informative inset map of the Holy Land today • An article covering many aspects of the region including religion, city life, farming, oil, and a section on the birthplace of the alphabet • Four inset maps of Palestine and Israel detailing the troubled history of the region • Five maps showing the ebb and flow of empires from early civilizations through European imperialism • Maps showing land use and religions of the region • Map of the walled city of Jerusalem • Map and information on the sacred pilgrimage, the Hajj, from Mecca to Arafat
Coverage Area: The Middle East
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