‘Fig. 1 Advance of the Euphrates-Tigris delta since early historic times (after maps of de Morgan)’
Date:
1918/1918
Description:
Abstract: Distinctive Features:Map of the Tigris-Euphrates Delta produced to illustrate the geology of Mesopotamia and surrounding region based on Jacques de Morgan’s research. Shows the advance of delta over the time with the Persian Gulf’s coast in time of Sennacherib B.C. by pecked line; the coastline in fourth century indicated by red line.Bottom left-hand corner below neat line: ‘Admiralty War Staff I.D.’.Physical description: Dimensions:193 x 257 mm