Topographic map of parts of the Near East The Near East (Arabic: الشرق الأدنى) is a transcontinental region around the Eastern Mediterranean encompassing the historical Fertile Crescent, the Levant, …

May 3, 2021 · The Near East denoted the territory of the Ottoman Empire and Europe’s Balkan Peninsula, while the Middle East referred to the territory between the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia.

The Middle East and Near East refer to the same region: southwestern Asia and northeastern Africa. The terms are often used interchangeably.

Nov 12, 2021 · This map illustrates the geopolitical landscape of the ancient Near East following the destructive campaigns of the Old Hittite Empire (circa 1650–1500 BCE), which triggered widespread …

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Mar 16, 2015 · Media in category "Maps of the Near East" The following 22 files are in this category, out of 22 total.

This map shows the lands of the Near East as they were known in ancient times. Using an up-to-date atlas or encyclopedia for reference, draw in (with dotted lines) the political boundaries of the …

The Near East is a transcontinental region around the East Mediterranean encompassing parts of West Asia, the Balkans, and North Africa; it also includes the historical Fertile Crescent, the Levant, …

Our visual images, including maps and pictures, can be powerful tools for helping students learn about the ancient Near East.