Moslem graves under 'The Oaks of Bashan.' At Tell Hazûr, near Bâniâs. There appears to have been a complete circle of evergreen oaks here, surrounding a temple or an altar. It is still regarded as a holy "place," and is now dedicated to Sheikh Othmân of Hazûr. A group of ruins called Hazûr exists not far from this spot.
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Public domain illustrated book page scan, related to Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Date
1881 - 1883
Contributors
Wilson, Charles William, Sir (1836-1905), Author
Woodward, John Douglas (1846-1924), Artist
Harley, Wood engraver
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")