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Babylonian Map of the World
Babylonian, about 700-500 BCE Probably from Sippar, southern Iraq A unique ancient map of the Mesopotamian world This tablet contains both a cuneiform inscription and a unique map of the Mesopotamian world. Babylon is shown in the...
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Map of Europe After World War II (1945 to c. 1989)
In the aftermath of the Second World War (1939–1945), Europe emerged physically devastated and politically polarized. As Allied cooperation gave way to rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin (rule 1924–1953...
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Map of Alexander the Great's Conquests
A map showing the route that Alexander the Great took to conquer Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, and Bactria.
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Anglo-Saxon Map of the World
The "Cotton Map" is an Anglo-Saxon map of the world produced during the 12th Century. The map is oriented with East at the top, and West at the bottom, in the style of many Medieval maps. The Anglo-Saxon map is sometimes called the "Cotton...
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Map of Operation Barbarossa, June - December 1941
Operation Barbarossa (June 22 – December 1941) was the codename for Nazi Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union during the Second World War (1939–1945). Conceived by Adolf Hitler (r. 1933–1945) as a war of conquest and ideology, it aimed...
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Map of the Spread of the Plague in Europe, 1346 - 1353
This map illustrates the spread of the 14th-century plague pandemic, the “Black Death,” which swept across Europe and the Middle East between 1346 and 1353. Originating in Central Asia, it traveled on merchant vessels carrying grain and furs...
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Map of the Dominant Religions in Europe, 16th Century - Shaping Nations Through Faith: The Religious Landscape of a Changing Continent
This map illustrates the major religious divisions across Europe during the 16th century, a period marked by the sweeping changes of the Reformation. As Protestant movements challenged the authority of the Catholic Church, the religious landscape...
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Map of the Trade Routes in the Ancient Mediterranean
This map illustrates the dynamic trade networks of the ancient Mediterranean between the 7th and 4th centuries BCE, highlighting the spheres of influence of the Phoenicians and Greeks as they established settlements, trading posts, and seafaring...
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Map of the Spanish Main & Caribbean Pirate Havens c. 1670 - Trade, Treasure, and the Golden Age of Piracy
This map illustrates the maritime routes of Spain’s Treasure Fleets and the network of Caribbean ports and pirate havens around 1670. It captures the tension between imperial commerce and maritime raiding, showing both the logistical arteries...
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Map of Ancient & Medieval Sub-Saharan African States
A map indicating the major ancient and medieval states in sub-Saharan Africa. Areas and dates relate to a state at its peak. In addition, shaded areas are approximate indicators only. For the majority of the states, their precise borders...