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Holy Land Maps – A Visual Journey through the Cartographic History of the Holy Land | Israel Museum & Rizzoli - A landmark publication by The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, in collaboration with Rizzoli, New York, presenting a magnificent visual survey of the cartographic history of the Holy Land from antiquity to modern times. This richly illustrated volume features over 100 historical maps, rare engravings, and colorful atlas plates, tracing the evolution of how the Holy Land was imagined, represented, and scientifically mapped across centuries. Each map is accompanied by scholarly commentary explaining its historical, geographical, religious, and cultural context. Edited by Ariel Tishby, the book combines museum-level research with outstanding graphic production, making it both an academic reference and a visually stunning collector’s item. An essential work for collectors of antique maps, historians of the Middle East, Judaica collectors, architects, and anyone fascinated by the visual history of sacred geography. Details:  • Title: Holy Land Maps  • Editor: Ariel Tishby  • Publisher: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem & Rizzoli, New York  • Binding: Hardcover  • Language: English  • Illustrations: Over 100 historical maps and engravings, many in color  • Condition: Excellent