Jerusalem: The Old City — National Geographic Wall Map (1996)
Streets of faith inside ancient walls. Published in April 1996, this finely crafted Jerusalem: The Old City wall map highlights the city’s many historic and sacred sites with exceptional clarity. The Christian, Armenian, Muslim, and Jewish quarters are shown in distinct colours, while concise notes identify the most significant places within the walled city—and key landmarks beyond the walls. Issued alongside the companion “Jerusalem” map and the article “The Three Faces of Jerusalem,” it’s a beautiful blend of scholarship and legibility—made to command a wall and reward close study.
More Than a Map – A Testament to Place
This isn’t just wall art—it’s a frame for understanding Jerusalem’s Old City at a glance: its quarters, gates, markets, and holy sites layered across millennia. Ideal for educators, historians, travellers, designers, and collectors, it pairs perfectly with broader city and regional maps for comparative displays.
Hang it in studios, libraries, classrooms, museums, offices, or at home to invite reflection, study, and conversation.
Premium Materials & Finishes
We treat history with the respect it deserves. That’s why we offer multiple formats, each produced using high-quality materials and modern archival printing.
🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Smooth matte finish reduces glare and preserves fine linework and small labels.
Perfect for framing under glass—clean, timeless, and built to last.
💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate using true thermal bonding—not just surface lamination.
Moisture-resistant, wipe-clean surface—ideal for classrooms and high-traffic reference spaces.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted hanging cord for a polished, ready-to-hang presentation. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)
🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on heavyweight 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas for rich texture and exceptional strength.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks deliver deep tone and crisp typography that endure for generations.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to enhance the wood grain; top cord for effortless hanging—elegant in any setting. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)
Specifications
Feature |
Details |
Title |
Jerusalem: The Old City |
Series |
National Geographic single-sheet city plan |
Original Publication |
1996 (April) — companion to “Jerusalem” and the article “The Three Faces of Jerusalem.”
|
Cartographic Content |
Old City quarters (Christian, Armenian, Muslim, Jewish) in distinct colours; historical notes on major sacred sites; city walls & gates; key streets; select sites beyond the walls |
Map Size |
394 mm (W) × 515 mm (H) |
Available Formats |
Paper, Laminated, Canvas |
Paper Weight |
160gsm archival-quality |
Laminate |
2 × 80-micron gloss laminate sheets (encapsulated) |
Canvas Weight |
395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
Inks |
Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
Optional Hang Rails |
Available on Laminated & Canvas (lead time up to 10 working days)
|
Origin |
Printed in Australia |
Why Choose This Map
✔ Quarter-by-Quarter Clarity: Distinct colour-coded quarters simplify orientation and study.
✔ Sacred Sites at a Glance: Historical notes pinpoint pivotal locations within and beyond the walls.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Strong wall presence with rich, room-friendly detail.
✔ Built to Endure: Archival substrates and inks safeguard contrast, labels, and linework for decades.
Our Commitment
We believe that preserving history is as important as telling it. Every map is printed locally in Australia using state-of-the-art technology, carefully checked by hand, and packed with care. From the moment it leaves our workshop to the day it hangs on your wall, we ensure quality you can trust and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.
Bring the Old City’s layers into focus—order the Jerusalem: The Old City Wall Map (1996) and turn your space into a conversation.