Syria-Plan Of Jerusalem-Holy Land

Description

This map, dated 1838, is a cartographic work detailing the Levant region, known as the Holy Land, from a topographic and historical perspective. The map covers modern Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel and Palestine. It shows the Mediterranean coast, many important cities from Damascus to Jerusalem, Aleppo to Beirut, mountain ranges, rivers and ancient sites in detail. In addition to the geographical elements, there is a miniature city plan titled Plan of Jerusalem in the lower right corner of the map. This additional map sheds light on period urban planning by detailing the historical core of Jerusalem with its walls, sacred structures and valleys. The ethnic and cultural references on the map are also striking: Tribal names such as "Anase Bedouins" (Anaza Bedouins), "Sakr Arabs" indicate not only the geographical but also the ethnographic structure of the region. The map is presented with a special reference box showing the settlement areas of the tribes mentioned in the Old Testament; Here the geographical settlement areas of the tribes of Zebulon, Dan, Asher, Simeon, Gad and other Israelites are indicated. In addition, the border lines of both the Roman and ancient periods are marked with dotted lines on the map, thus establishing a visual connection between historical layers. This map, which stands out with its cartographic aesthetics, has both scientific and artistic value in accordance with the British publishing approach of the period, and has become a reference source for Christian pilgrims, travelers and orientalists of the period.