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Module Overview
Explore the diverse physical geography of the Middle East and its effects on ancient cultures and modern countries.
Essay
Framing the Issues
Examining Stereotypes
Image Resource Bank
Map of the Middle East showing major geographic zones and modern political boundaries. [IMAGE GALLERY]
Learning Resources
Geoff Emberling
Former Chief Curator, Oriental Institute Museum of the University of Chicago
Classroom Connections
LESSON 1: The Diversity of the Geography of the Middle East
LESSON 2: The Peoples of the Middle East
