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Jerusalem in Maps - the Middle Ages

Have you ever wondered what Jerusalem looked like in the Middle Ages? Or how people imagined Jerusalem looked? With the large collection of ancient maps of Jerusalem in the digital library of the National Library of Israel, you'll be able to answer these questions and to explore Jerusalem and the people of the past who studied the Holy City.

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The National Library of Israel provides access to its large collection of ancient maps of Jerusalem: https://www.nli.org.il/en/discover/maps. Browse through the collection of maps and choose any interesting or beautiful map that catches your eye.

Look at the map, paying attention to:

  • Geographical area
  • Places
  • Inscriptions
  • Drawings

To explore the map systematically, follow the steps of the Primary Source Analysis Worksheet.


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The National Library of Israel provides access to its large collection of ancient maps of Jerusalem: https://www.nli.org.il/en/discover/maps. Browse through the collection of maps and choose any interesting or beautiful map that catches your eye.

Look at the map, paying attention to:

  • Geographical area
  • Places
  • Inscriptions
  • Drawings

To explore the map systematically, follow the steps of the Primary Source Analysis Worksheet.


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Jerusalem in Maps - the Middle Ages

Have you ever wondered what Jerusalem looked like in the Middle Ages? Or how people imagined Jerusalem looked? With the large collection of ancient maps of Jerusalem in the digital library of the National Library of Israel, you'll be able to answer these questions and to explore Jerusalem and the people of the past who studied the Holy City.

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