The Mosaic Map Of Medeba: A Contribution To The Topography Of Ancient Palestine (1901)

The Mosaic Map of Medeba is a historical and archaeological book written by Lucius Hatfield Bugbee in 1901. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient Palestine region, focusing on the Medeba Mosaic Map that was discovered in the late 19th century. The Medeba Map is a unique mosaic map that was created in the 6th century AD and depicts the Holy Land, including Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan River. Bugbee's book provides an in-depth analysis of the Medeba Map, its historical significance, and its contribution to the topography of ancient Palestine. He discusses the various sections of the map, including the cities, rivers, mountains, and other landmarks. The author also examines the accuracy of the map and compares it to other ancient maps of the region. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the Medeba Map. The first chapter provides an introduction to the map and its discovery, while the subsequent chapters discuss the various sections of the map in detail. The final chapters of the book provide a summary of the map's historical significance and its contribution to the understanding of ancient Palestine.Overall, The Mosaic Map of Medeba is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of ancient Palestine. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Medeba Map and its contribution to the topography of the region, making it a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and archaeologists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.