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This section presents a collection of curated historical maps of the Middle East, illustrating the evolution of the region, with its political structures, territories, and borders, from early periods to the present day. These maps highlight how historical events and trends, political reforms, territorial reorganizations, and regional & national identities have shaped the history and historical geography of the area over time. Designed for educational use, the collection provides clear and accessible visual resources suitable for classroom teaching, school projects, and introductory historical study.

See also :

Palestine in Ten Maps — original historical maps of the territorial evolution of the Palestinian Question;

Israel and Palestine on the Map — original historical maps of the territorial evolution of Israel and Palestine;

Palestine: History, Borders, Maps — original & curated historical maps of Israel and Palestine;

Historical Maps of Israel & Palestine — original & curated historical maps of Israel and Palestine;

Historical Geography of Palestine — maps from G. A. Smith, Atlas of the Historical Geography of the Holy Land (1915). 

See also more original maps : 


  • Sykes-Picot Agreement (1916) — a map showing the Franco‑British plan to divide Ottoman Arab provinces into spheres of influence during World War I, illustrating early international proposals that shaped later territorial arrangements in the Middle East;
  • Jabotinsky's Jewish State (1930s) — a map reflecting Ze’ev Jabotinsky’s territorial vision for a future Jewish state, highlighting proposed borders and political aspirations within the broader debates of interwar Zionist thought and regional planning;
  • King Abdullah's Plan (1947) — a map presenting King Abdullah of Transjordan’s territorial proposal during the end of the Mandate, illustrating his vision for integrating Arab areas of Palestine within a broader Hashemite framework;
  • Golda Meir's Plan (1947)  — a map depicting Golda Meir’s territorial proposal at the close of the Mandate period, showing her preferred borders and political arrangements within evolving Zionist discussions on partition and statehood;
  • First Bernadotte Plan (1948) — a map outlining Count Folke Bernadotte’s initial UN proposal during the 1948 war, suggesting territorial divisions and administrative arrangements aimed at stabilizing the region and resolving emerging disputes;
  • Second Bernadotte Plan (1948) — a map illustrating Bernadotte’s revised UN proposal, presenting adjusted borders and governance structures intended to address wartime realities and offer a diplomatic framework for the region’s future;
  • PLO Charter (1968) — a map representing the territorial claims articulated in the 1968 PLO Charter, emphasizing the movement’s vision of Palestine’s borders and its approach to national identity and historical continuity;
  • King Hussein's Plan (1972) — a map showing King Hussein’s proposed territorial arrangement for Israel and Palestine, reflecting Jordan’s diplomatic efforts to outline a political settlement and define future regional borders;
  • Hamas Charter (2017) — a map illustrating territorial positions expressed in Hamas’s 2017 document, highlighting its stated vision of Palestine’s borders within contemporary political discourse and evolving regional dynamics;
  • Trump Plan (2020) — a map presenting the territorial outlines of the 2020 U.S. proposal, showing suggested borders, administrative zones, and political arrangements intended to frame a negotiated resolution between Israelis and Palestinians.

MORE MAPS OF INTEREST

Mount Lebanon 1843-1861
Mount Lebanon 1861-1918
Mount Lebanon 1895
Mount Lebanon 1913
Sykes-Picot Agreement (1916)
Jabotinsky Plan (1930s)
King Abdullah's Plan (1947)
Golda Meir's Plan (1947)
First Bernadotte Plan (1948)
Second Bernadotte Plan (1948)
King Hussein's Plan (1972)
Trump Plan (2020)

Sources: The curated maps on edmaps.com are selected from public archives, historical collections, and private holdings based on their historical relevance, cartographic clarity, and provenance. 

Methodology: Each map is reviewed according to established practices in historical cartography, including provenance verification, edition comparison, and contextual analysis of its original purpose and publication. 

Map Selection: Selection criteria prioritize maps that clearly illustrate territorial evolution, administrative structures, or significant historical changes.

Educational Use: The collection is curated to support educational use, offering clear and reliable visual material suitable for classroom teaching, school projects, and introductory historical study.

edmaps.com — Historical Cartography for Education 

edmaps.com provides original maps and curated historical maps designed to support teaching, learning, and public understanding of history and historical geography. The original maps are created by Dr. Cristian Ionita, and all curated maps are selected from public archives, historical collections, and private holdings, and are presented for educational and non‑commercial use. 

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