Mediterranean Sea Collection (page 19)

Map of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Map of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Fighting began in January 1915, when a German-led Ottoman force invaded the Sinai Peninsula, then part of the British Protectorate of Egypt

Ottoman and Persian, after 1450 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Ottoman and Persian, after 1450 A.D. c1915. Map of empires in the Middle East during the 15th-17th centuries: Ottoman Empire at the accession of Mohammed II, 1451 AD, Additions 1481-1683

Physical Map of the Ottoman Empire, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Physical Map of the Ottoman Empire, c1915. Map showing the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus, the Middle East, the rivers Tigris and Euphrates, what is now Turkey, and part of Egypt

Rome v. Persia (Sassanian), circa 300 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Rome v. Persia (Sassanian), circa 300 A.D. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient empires of Rome, Persia, and Armenia

The Abbasid Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 786 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
The Abbasid Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 786 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the 8th century, and also showing the eastern Mediterranean, Red Sea, Caspian Sea

The Omayyad Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 748 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
The Omayyad Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 748 A.D. c1915. Map of the Mediterranean and Near East, showing the Kingdom of Mohammed, Additions under the Caliphs

Map showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Creator: Unknown
Map showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Map of the Atlantic Ocean, western Europe and Africa, indicating journeys

Lemon-yellow tree frog (Hyla savignyi) peering around coastal plant. Cyprus. April

Map of the Turkish attack on the Suez Canal, Egypt, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map showing approximately the direction of the Turkish Attack on the Suez Canal, January 25 - February 3, 1915

The Balkan States After the Wars of 1912-13, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
The Balkan States After the Wars of 1912-13, (c1920). Showing Acquisitions of Territory in Darker Tints. Map of the Balkans: Bosnia, Montenegro, Servia (Serbia), Albania, Roumania (Romania)

The Rebellion of Arabi Pasha in Egypt, 1882: The Bombardment of Alexandria... (1901)
The Rebellion of Arabi Pasha in Egypt, 1882: The Bombardment of Alexandria by the British Fleet, (1901). Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War

Rough Weather in the Mediterranean, 1874, (c1930). Creator: Henry Moore
Rough Weather in the Mediterranean, 1874, (c1930). A sailing ship struggling in stormy seas. Painting in the Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery, Lancashire

Striped Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) in the strait of Gibraltar, Spain

Spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula) just hatched from egg case that is on Seafan (Paramuricea clavata), Ullastres seamount, Costa Brava, Llafranch, Catalunya, Spain

North Africa, from a nautical atlas, 1520 (ink on vellum) (detail from 330916)
XOT330918 North Africa, from a nautical atlas, 1520 (ink on vellum) (detail from 330916) by Giovanni Xenodocus da Corfu (fl. 16th Century); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

Pearlfish (Carapus acus) outside of host Sea cucumber (Stichopus regalis) at night. These species have a commensal relationship, with the fish living in the gut of the sea cucumber. Catalonia, Spain

Map of Palestine, Ancient and Modern, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Map of Palestine, Ancient and Modern, 1902. Showing the Mediterrean coast, Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea. From The Century Atlas of the World. [John Walker & Co, Ltd. London, 1902]

Old map showing Rome arround 1st century BC
Old map showing Rome circa 1st century bc Original edition from my own archives Source : Illustriertes Konversations Lexikon 1878

Afternoon sunrays dancing over rocks, in shallow water. Capo Comino, Sardinia, Italy. Mediterranean Sea

RF- Small jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca) swimming beneath surface. Marine Protected Area of Portofino (Area Marina Protetta, Portofino), Liguria, Italy. Mediterranean Sea

europe map 1829
an old map form 1829, showing the whole europe

St Pauls Bay, Malta. St Pauls Bay gets its name from the shipweck of St Paul nearby on the Maltese coast

Map of Ancient Greece, 1902. Illustration from The Worlds History, The Mediterranean Nations, by Dr H F Helmolt, Volume IV, published by William Heinemann, (London, 1902)

Rocky coast with waterfalls on Euboa, 1893. Creator: Thorvald Niss
Rocky coast with waterfalls on Euboa, 1893

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The Mediterranean Sea, a timeless expanse of beauty and history, has witnessed the rise and fall of empires throughout the ages. As we explore its rich tapestry through various maps and lithographs, we are transported to different eras that have shaped our world. Let's begin our journey with a Map of Cyprus from 1880, revealing the island's strategic location in the heart of this ancient sea. It serves as a gateway to Apostle Paul's Missionary Journeys depicted in an 1886 lithograph. These journeys spread Christianity across lands touched by the Mediterranean's gentle waves. Moving forward in time, we encounter a Map of the Byzantine Empire in the 9th Century. This empire once dominated these shores with its grandeur and influence. Further west lies Portugal on another map, reminding us of their maritime prowess during Europe's Age of Exploration. As we delve deeper into history, Medieval Europe at the start of the Crusades comes alive before us. The clash between East and West reverberates across these waters as kingdoms vie for control amidst religious fervor. Sicily unveils itself through a map from 1895 – an island steeped in diverse cultures due to its strategic position within this sea. Ancient Palestine emerges next with maps showcasing kingdoms like Judah and Israel; lands where stories from biblical times unfolded against this breathtaking backdrop. Greece takes center stage as we witness it at the beginning of one of history's most famous conflicts -the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC). City-states battle for supremacy while leaving an indelible mark on Western civilization. A View of Old Town City Dubrovnik captures our attention next; its medieval walls standing strong against time’s relentless march. This Croatian gem reminds us how coastal cities flourished along these shores since antiquity.