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Map of Palestine, 1588
16th century map of Palestine. North is towards upper right. Published in 1588, this German map shows the geography of Palestine, centred on the area that later become the state of Israel. The inscriptions are in German, and the place names are in Latin. These include ancient names like Petra, Coele Syria and Judea. The Dead Sea is at lower centre, and the Mediterranean coast is at left. Numerous towns and villages are shown on the map. The map is by the German cartographer Sebastian Munster (1489-1552), and was published in Basel in a posthumous edition of his Cosmographia, the earliest German atlas
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Media ID 1699831
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1500s 1588 16th Century Arab Cartography Dead Sea German Israel Jewish Judea Medieval Middle Ages Middle East Palestine Cosmographia Petra Sebastian Munster
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover history with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the intriguing "Map of Palestine, 1588" from Science Photo Library. This captivating 16th-century map, published in Germany, offers a fascinating glimpse into the geography of Palestine during this era. Centered on what would later become the state of Israel, this detailed map showcases the rich history and complexities of the region during an important historical period. Bring this piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality, vibrant poster prints, and let the story of Palestine unfold before your eyes.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 48.6cm x 42cm (19.1" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This 16th-century map of Palestine, printed in 1588, offers a fascinating glimpse into the geography and history of the region. Created by renowned German cartographer Sebastian Munster, this map showcases the area that would later become the state of Israel. With its north oriented towards the upper right corner, it presents an array of ancient names like Petra, Coele Syria, and Judea. The inscriptions on this print are in German while the place names are written in Latin. The Dead Sea takes center stage at the lower part of the map, while to its left lies the picturesque Mediterranean coast. This meticulously detailed artwork also highlights numerous towns and villages scattered across Palestine. Published posthumously as part of Munster's Cosmographia atlas in Basel, Switzerland, this historic piece provides invaluable insights into medieval cartography during a time when accurate maps were scarce. It serves as a testament to Munster's expertise and dedication to his craft. As we explore this remarkable snapshot from centuries past, we can appreciate both its artistic beauty and historical significance. From its depiction of ancient landmarks to its portrayal of regional boundaries long before modern political divisions emerged – this print is not only a treasure for geographers but also for those intrigued by Middle Eastern history and culture.
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