This map shows the ancient Near East at the time of the Israelites' entrance into Canaan.

This map shows the region which is often referred to as the Fertile Crescent, which is located along the major rivers of the ancient Near East.

What did the ancient Near East look like before the flood? This map shows human settlements in this area in the time of Noah and the flood.

Which modern day nations and cities now occupy the region known as the ancient Near East? This is a map of the modern day nations of this area.

What did the world of the Ancient Near East look like? This map shows major cities, rivers and mountains, and important regions (such as Mesopotamia and the Levant) which are related to the earliest biblical accounts of human history. The region where the cities are most concentrated - stretching from Mesopotamia, the Levant (Palestine) and up to the upper regions of the Nile River - is also called the Fertile Crescent.