This page contains three maps which show the relative location of the ancient trade routes,
one of which is referred to by the phrase "way of the sea".
See the discussion in the glossary about the Way of the Sea.

Below is Map one of three. North is towards the top. Scale is unknown.

The above map was derived from a map at http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/History/ViaMaris.htm
(This page appears to not exist anymore.)

Below is Map two of three. North is towards the top. Scale is unknown.

The map above was derived from a map at http://www.bibback.com/MLand-RSM5.html {broken link}

Below is Map three of three. North is towards the left. A scale is shown on the map.

The map above was derived from a map at http://www.netours.com/2003/Dic/D36ViaMaris.htm
which is unfortunately no longer available

Additional information:
The meaning of the phrase "the way of the sea" is discussed in the glossary entry for "way of the sea".

Image acknowledgement:
Each image of a map on this page was derived from the source which is mentioned below each image.