Explore the lands and locations of the Bible through historical maps. This collection brings together public-domain maps illustrating biblical geography, ancient kingdoms, the world of Jesus, and the travels of the early church. Select a category and map below, or browse the featured maps to begin.
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Palestine Under Herod the Great
31–4 B.C.
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A map of Palestine under Herod the Great, providing the immediate political background to the Gospel narratives.
Source: George Adam Smith, Atlas of the Historical Geography of the Holy Land (1915). Map hosted by Wikimedia Commons. Public domain.
