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Holy Land
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Ancient Maps of Jerusalem 
 "The site contains maps [and views] of Jerusalem, and basic information concerning the map-makers and the history of cartography in Jerusalem" during the Byzantine, early Islamic, Crusader, and other historical periods. Includes dozens of zoomable maps from the 13th through mid-20th centuries. From the Jewish National and University Library and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Note: detailed views may not be available in all browsers. http://maps-of-jerusalem.huji.ac.il Topics: Maps by Place, Religion Last updated Nov 23, 2005 Holy Land Maps
Collection of over 1,000 maps of the Holy Land in Israel from the 15th century through the 1920s. Browsable by author, year, or by location, such as Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Tel Aviv. Also includes links to related sites. In English and Hebrew. From the Eran Laor Cartographic Collection, Jewish National and University Library. Note: detailed views may not be available in all browsers. http://www.jnul.huji.ac.il/dl/maps/pal/html/ Topics: Maps by Place, Religion Last updated Jan 22, 2007 Papal Visit to Israel -- The Holy Land: Sites
Information about the Israeli sites visited by Pope John Paul II in 2000. Includes images, maps, and background about Capernaum, Tabgha ("the traditional site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and the Fishes"), Nazareth, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem. Available in several languages. From the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/MFAArchive/2000_2009/2000/3/Capernaum.htm Topics: History By Place, Regions of the World, Religion Last updated Jul 21, 2006 The Siege of Bethlehem
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline program about the 38-day confrontation between the Israelis and Palestinians at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem in April and May 2002. Includes a timeline, a transcript of the program, video clips, and links to commentary, analysis, and related sites. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/siege/ Topics: History, History By Place, International Governments, Religion, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Dec 5, 2005 |
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