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'Palestine according to Ancient Divisions'. Compiled & Engraved by W. Hughes, Aldin Chambers, Paternoster Raw, London. Published by Adam & Charles Black, Edinburgh. Hand Colored Engraving. Year Published: 1849. Size (width X Height): 12 x 17 inch. Map Description: A hand painted map of Palestine (present day Israel). The map shows The ancient boundaries and territories of the 12 Jewish tribes. These regions are individually hand-colored on the east and west side of the River Jordan. The ancient Roman divisions: JUDEA, SAMARIA, GALILEE, PHOENICIA, and PEREA. Detailed map on a nice scale showing cities, towns, roads, and routes. Has both ancient and modern place names and delineates the borders of the original 12 Jewish tribes. Inset Description: At lower right is an inset with details of the Sinai Peninsula, showing the exodus route of the Israelites from Pitom in Goshen (Egypt) to Jericho in Israel. |
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