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Old cypress trees in the Haram esh Sherif on the western side.
Interior of the Haram-ash-Shárif : a. gate of the cotton market in west wall and cloister; b. west wall and cloisters, looking south
The site of Laish, afterwards called Dan, the ancient northern limit of the Holy Land, at the most westernly source of the Jordan. This spot is now known as Tell el Kâdy (the Hill of the Judge), and here stands a sacred oak hung with votive offerings, with a tomb dedicated to Sheikh Merzûk.
Interior of the Haram-ash-Shárif : a. north side of platform from the minaret over the Pool of Bethesda; b. south entrance to Kubbat-as-Sakhra
Tomb of a Muslim saint at Minyeh. Shaded by an ancient sycamore-tree. It is on the north side of the town, near to the spot where boats are generally moored.
The approach to Nâblus, the ancient Shechem. Through the olive groves on the eastern side of the city; the gate is shown beneath the minaret
Fountains in the court of the mosque of Sultan Hasan. The recess beyond it on the eastern side of the court is the sanctuary. The arch is ninety feet in height.
Interior of the Haram-ash-Shárif : a. minaret at north west angle, and barracks; b. barracks in north wall
Masjîd-i-Kutb-ul-Islâm. Pillars in the north-east corner of the mosque
North-west corner of the Haram esh Sherif, showing the highest minaret of the sanctuary, and the old Serai, which is now used as a state prison
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fenn harry 1838 1911 artist
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Date
1881 - 1883
Contributors
Wilson, Charles William, Sir (1836-1905), Author
Fenn, Harry (1838-1911), Artist
Location
New York
Source
New York Public Library
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Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")