Herbst Library

General Resources

• World FactBook: This resource contains factual information about each country, its government, and people. The countries are arranged alphabetically.
• Map of the Middle East. Select "Reference Maps" at top of page. Then select Middle East map from the list at the left.
• Country Studies from the Library of Congress. Extensive information about countries. Search or browse for the country.
• Center for Middle Easter Studies from the University of Texas at Austin Excellent extensive resources on individual countries and area issues.
• Yahoo Countries: This site provides easy alphabetical access to maps, information about cities, country guides, travel aids, arts, news and much more for all Middle East countries.
• Middle East resources from About.com
• The Internet Public Library Newspapers: Use this virtual library to locate newspapers and magazines for each country. Newspapers may be found in English or in the language(s) of the country.
• U.S. State Department travel advisories and customs information.
• eLibrary This web based electronic database provides access to information found in books, newspapers, magazines, and on radio and television. The database also includes maps and pictures. Access requires an ID and password.
• Britannica Online
• Another list of resources about Egypt collected by Richard Hooker of Washington State University.

Primary Sources

• Internet Islamic History Sourcebook from Fordham University. Includes extensive historical information and primary source documents
• Internet Jewish History Sourcebook from Fordham University
• United Nations Member States. Some countries provide information about their role in the United Nations, links to information about the country, etc.

Other Resources

The International Affairs Resources for the Middle East from the WWW Virtual Library

Mideast 101: Two Peoples, One Land from CNN

Mideast Backgrounder from CNN

Written in Stone: Inscriptions from the National Museum of Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has had inscriptions etched, engraved, and carved in bas-relief on stones thorughout the countryside. This Web site provides insight into petroglyphs and different arabic scripts.

Ceramics of the Persian Empire: an exhibit from the Anthropology Department of the California Academy of Sciences.

Class Projects

Middle East Travel Itinerary Project

Created by Carolyn Karis and Dan Matz, 14 March 2000
Last Updated 27 January 2007