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HISTORICAL MAPS OF ISRAEL AND PALESTINE


This section presents a collection of curated historical maps of Israel and Palestine, 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 identities have shaped the history and historical geography of these lands 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 Geography of Palestine — maps from G. A. Smith, Atlas of the Historical Geography of the Holy Land (1915). 


Map Collections and Atlases

Maps: Palestine before 1948

Partition's Question before 1948



MORE MAPS OF INTEREST

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)


Israel on the Map

Arab Palestine after 1948



PALESTINE IN TEN MAPS (AND MORE)...


Peace, Borders, Territories...




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 — Historical Cartography for Education 

EdMaps provides original maps and curated historical maps designed to support teaching, learning, and public understanding of territorial evolution and administrative history. The original maps are created by 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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