HISTORIX Vintage 1967 Iraq Map Poster - and 50 similar items

Published in the same year as the Six-Day War, this Central Intelligence Map of Iraq shows the region and nation in a period of significant transformation. The 1960s found Iraq in a series of political revolutions, which consequently resulted in Ba’ath leader Ahmad Hasan al-Bakr taking power in 1968 and reaching a political agreement between Kurdish rebels and the Iraqi government in 1970. The Ba’ath party nationalized the Iraq Petroleum Company resulting in a significant transformation of the nation’s economy. Previously the company had been under British control and later sold to a French investment firm. CIA maps are essential for many reasons and contain the most up-to-date geopolitical data, including boundaries, transportation routes, and are used by military and government officials to develop policy and strategize campaigns. They reflect the most trusted information regarding geopolitical shifts and transitions. CIA maps are among some of the most distinct map productions and bear a signature, minimal style with crisp lines and key points of infrastructure. Bordered by Iran to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south, Iraq’s port in the Persian Gulf made it a critical exporter of oil to international markets. The instability and shift of power in the Middle East following the conclusion of the Six-Day War resulted in an ever-evolving political landscape that exists to this day. This is an authentic piece of Middle Eastern cartographical history that gives a glimpse into one of the most significant portions of Iraq’s history. Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. Shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube your print will arrive ready to be framed. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery.