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Nile Valley, Land Of The Pharaohs Map 1965
By National Geographic
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Nile Valley, Land Of The Pharaohs Map 1965 |
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Item#:
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Herodotus wrote of Egypt, "…nowhere are there so many marvelous things, nor in the whole world beside are there to be seen so many works of unspeakable greatness." Explore the beauty, mystery, and wonder of the fertile Nile Valley and the great civilizations it supported in this compelling map which accompanied the article "Yankee Cruises the Storied Nile" published in May 1965. Loaded with an abundance of interesting facts about the history and geography of the region, it was originally published as half of a set. The second half, "Your Introduction to Ancient Egypt" contains an index of this map as well as an introduction to the history of this ancient land. The 1965 Nile Valley, Land of the Pharaohs map features:
• An abundance of historical information about Egyptian civilization including architecture, painting and sculpture, and religion
• Descriptions of the most important sites and general aspects of the history and geography of the region
• A summary of events of the 30 centuries before Cleopatra
• Insets of the Egyptian Empire 1450 B.C., the Theban Area, the Pyramids of Giza, and Khartoum
• Notes pointing to specific places with descriptions of their place in Egyptian history
• Acheological sites, pyramid sites, ruins, and water holes
• Places with scheduled air service, railroads, roads, superhighways, trails, and canals
Coverage Area: Nile River and Valley
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This map requires 7 business days to print and laminate prior to shipping.
Appearing in the May 1965 issue of the National Geographic Magazine, this Nile Valley, Land Of The Pharaohs map has been reproduced from its original cartography in order to bring to life a beautiful poster previously only seen in National Geographic Magazine. This reproduction holds true to the high standards that National Geographic Maps are known for.
Perfect for home, office or classroom, this map also makes a great gift. Map collectors will surely want to add this map to their library.
The Paper version is printed on high quaility semi-gloss paper, perfect for framing.
The Laminated version uses 3mm laminate on both sides for durability, is easy to clean and markable.
From the National Geographic Classic Maps collection, this reproduction is just one of hundreds of titles available here. These maps are Printed on Demand. Sizes are approximate and may vary due to the nature of the trimming and laminating processes.
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