Maps from the Survey of Israel
Madaba Mosaic Map
(Aerial Photomap Poster)
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| The Survey of Israel, 1966 Order Number: MADA Dimensions (in inches) 32.5 width x 22.5 heighth Reproduced by the Survey of Israel and the Israel Exploration Society, from Palmer and Guthe's Reproduction, 1906. |
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on the photo at the left to examine the detail of this ancient map. Pictured
is the city of Jerusalem (then Aliea Capitolina) as it appears in the
Madaba Mosaic Map. he Madaba Mosaic Map is an index map of the region,
dating from the sixth century CE, preserved in the floor of the Greek
Orthodox Basilica of St. George.
The moasic provides the earliest extant representation of Jerusalem. The map provides important details as to its 6th century landmarks. This map is one key in developing scholarly knowledge about the physical layout of Jerusalem after CE 70. We recommend you also consider the Jerusalem Old City Map for your collection. |
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