189872 - Map of Asiatic Empire of Egypt by Matthews Northrup Works 1908.

Map of Asiatic Empire of Egypt by Matthews Northrup Works 1908. This historical map titled The Asiatic Empire of Egypt, illustrates Ancient Egypt's influence over the Levant and the Near East during the New Kingdom. Published by the renowned cartography company Matthews-Northrup Works. The main regions and ancient communities highlighted on the map are as follows: • Hittites and Asia Minor: The northern part of the map shows the area under Hittite rule in Anatolia. • Mitanni: Located east of the Euphrates River is the ancient Kingdom of Mitanni. • Codex and Ruthenian: Ancient geographical names for the eastern Mediterranean coastline and interior (Syria and Canaan region) are mentioned. • Shasu or Khabiri: These areas are marked by the nomadic Bedouin tribes' territories in and around the Syrian Desert and the Sinai Peninsula. • Alashya or Cyprus: The island of Cyprus is shown on maps with its ancient name. Size: 34cm x 28cm