The history of the Middle East over the past 500 years or so has been one of imperial powers following one another in succession: first the Assyrians, then the Babylonians and Medes, and now the Persian empire, the largest state in the history of the Ancient World.

A collection of historical maps covering the history of the Middle East and North Africa.

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When World War II ended, the British, [92] French, and Soviets, withdrew from most parts of the regions they had occupied both before and during the War II and seven Middle East states gained or regained independence: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, Israel, and Cyprus.

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These are the current internationally recognized boundaries in the Middle East. Disputed boundaries are indicated with a dotted line. In 1919, the British and French implemented the 1916...

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From "A Classical Atlas, to Illustrate Ancient Geography; Comprised in Twenty-Five maps, Showing the Various Divisions of the World as Known to the Ancients; Composed from the Most Authentic Sources."

Mar 8, 2023 · Use the appropriate category for maps showing all or a large part of the Middle East. See subcategories for smaller areas: Where to categorize or find maps of the Middle East

This animated map describes the situation of the Middle East in the early 20th century, caught between Ottoman domination and interference from Europe.