• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Old city plan of Jerusalem, Israel, 1969

SKU:  192772

Old city plan of Jerusalem, Israel, 1969

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In 1969, Jerusalem was a city with a rich history and profound religious significance. It had been a focal point of conflicts and conquests for centuries, making it a symbol of contention between different religious and ethnic groups.

The city was physically and politically divided. The western part was under Israeli control, forming the capital of the State of Israel. The eastern part, including the Old City, was occupied by Jordan since the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. The armistice line, known as the "Green Line," marked the boundary between the two sectors.

The Old City of Jerusalem, enclosed by ancient walls, was a UNESCO World Heritage site. Inside its walls, the city was further divided into four quarters: Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Armenian. Each quarter housed religious sites significant to the respective faiths.

The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall, was a prominent Jewish religious site. It was the remnant of the ancient Jewish temple and a place of prayer, pilgrimage, and reflection for Jews from around the world.

Christian religious sites included the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, believed to be the location of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, attracting Christian pilgrims and tourists.

The Muslim holy sites on the Temple Mount included the iconic golden-domed Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, considered the third holiest site in Islam.

Jerusalem's complex political and religious situation had a significant impact on its residents and visitors. The city's population, comprising diverse communities, lived with a constant awareness of its historical and contemporary significance.

1969 was just two years after the Six-Day War, during which Israel gained control of East Jerusalem, including the Old City, and reunified the city. The international community did not recognize this annexation, and the status of Jerusalem remained a contentious issue on the global stage.

Throughout the year, Jerusalem was a city of contradictions, where ancient traditions and modern realities coexisted, shaping the city's unique character and cultural heritage.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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