The story of Palestine
Four chapters. Choose where to begin.
Before British rule…–1917
Under British rule1917–1948
After the occupation1948–2000
Recent days2000–today
Scenes made for this site: interpretations, not photographs, reconstructions or evidence.
Under British rule · 1917–1948
A first sketch
Not a specific place: an early sketch of the chapter
Back to the map- Palestine
Mandate Palestine, ruled by Britain. There was no Israeli state until May 1948.
Borders: Natural Earth