The border berm
An earthen embankment along the frontier runs as a long straight line across the map. The settlement first gathered around it.
Minimalist map poster · Jordan
Rukban Map Poster & Print
33.3141° N / 38.7034° E
A desert settlement near the point where Syria, Jordan and Iraq meet, with shelters and tracks scattered across bare ground.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Rukban in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Rukban, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Rukban at home
The map
About this Rukban map poster
Rukban grew in the remote desert close to the point where the borders of Syria, Jordan and Iraq converge. It formed in the mid-2010s, when people fleeing the war in Syria gathered near an earthen berm on the frontier, and over the following years it became a large informal settlement. From above there are no old streets or planned blocks, only shelters, compounds and tracks spread across open ground.
Its population rose and fell sharply with the course of the conflict, access to aid and the closure of nearby borders. Conditions were long described as harsh, with water, food and medical care in short supply. In recent years many residents have left, and the settlement has changed considerably since its peak. Any map of Rukban therefore captures one particular moment.
A Rukban map poster does not show a conventional town. It records a web of dirt tracks, the line of the berm and clusters of dwellings against the flat, empty desert. For people who lived there, worked in the humanitarian response or followed its story, it can be a quiet record of a place that existed because people needed somewhere to wait.
- Population
- 85,000
- Coordinates
- 33.3141° N / 38.7034° E
- Elevation
- 200 m
- Time zone
- Amman
- Region
- Rukban, Jordan
Desert tracks
Instead of paved streets, dirt tracks branch between clusters of shelters. The network is irregular and looks improvised, because it was.
Open desert
The surrounding land is flat and almost featureless, so the settlement appears as a dense patch within wide empty space, a stark and unusual composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Rukban
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Rukban
A map that means something
This is not a decorative place in the usual sense. The map is chosen by former residents, aid workers, journalists and researchers who want to remember Rukban, mark time spent there or keep its story in view.
You can write your own title and subtitle, perhaps a name or a range of years, and edit the coordinates line. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. The plainer Classic and Paper styles suit its sober character.
Order the Rukban posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Rukban map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Rukban poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Rukban poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Rukban poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Rukban poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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