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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.
Kuryet-el-'Anab, the village of grapes, probably the Kirjath of Benjamin. It is now commonly called Abu Ghosh. The large building on the right is the Church of St. Jeremiah.
The traditional cave of Adullam, at Khureitun. The above is the largest chamber of this labyrinthine grotto
a. und b. Das Denkmal Casaba Zuba Gublé, ... ; c. Casaba Schamame Schargich, ... Neben dem Denkmal ist ein libyscher Fellah dargestellt, dessen höchst einfach gestalteter Pflug, nach dortiger Sitte, von eimen Kameel gezogen wird.
The gate of Tyre (Sûr). There are two springs of fresh water on the peninsula, one of which is close to this gate. It has been conjectured that they are connected with the foundations of Râs el 'Ain.
The natural bridge, Lebanon. It is called in Arabic "Jisr el Hajr" (The Bridge of Stone). It spans the chasm through which flows the Neb'a el Lebban (Fountain of Milk), one of the sources of the Nahr el Kelb (the Dog River).
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.
Aswân, the Syene of Juvenal. The chief entrance to the town is beneath the two noble lebbekh trees to the left of the minaret, and opposite the landing place for streamers. Dahabîyehs moor higher up, as is shown in the foreground.
Temple built by Tirhaka, Gibel el Birkel.
The Sea of Galilee from Et Tâbighah, the supposed site of Bethsaida. The dilapidated mill in the foreground is one of several which were built here by the celebrated Sheikh Dhaher el 'Amr, to utilise the copious streams for which this place is famous
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Date
1881 - 1883
Contributors
Wilson, Charles William, Sir (1836-1905), Author
Johnstone, J., Wood engraver
Fenn, Harry (1838-1911), Artist
Location
New York
Source
New York Public Library
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