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Wâdy Maghâra, Sinai. - Engraving, Public domain image

Wâdy Maghâra, Sinai. - Engraving, Public domain image

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The Sphinx. Called by the Arabs "Father of terrors." It faces the east, and is hewn out of the natural rock.

The Sphinx. Called by the Arabs "Father of terrors." It faces the east...

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neewittchen. - A black and white drawing of a boat in the snow

neewittchen. - A black and white drawing of a boat in the snow

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Magâd en Nebí Músa, 'Seat of the prophet Moses.' This large detached rock, which from one point looks something like an arm-chair, occurs in the gorge of El Watiyeh. Near here is pointed out the place where Moses' sheep grazed.

Magâd en Nebí Músa, 'Seat of the prophet Moses.' This large detached r...

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The traditional cave of Adullam, at Khureitun. The above is the largest chamber of this labyrinthine grotto

The traditional cave of Adullam, at Khureitun. The above is the large...

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A halt for the night in the khan of el Bîreh, the ancient Beeroth. The village owes its ancient and modern names, which signify "cistern," to the abundant supply of water in its neighbourhood. The khan is near to the chief spring.

A halt for the night in the khan of el Bîreh, the ancient Beeroth. Th...

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The castle of Beir Jibrîn, by starlight. Arab musicians in the foreground. The one stringed instrument is the 'rabâb esh shâ'ir' or poet's viol; it is used as an accompaniment to chanted poetry. The double-reed pipe is the 'arghûl;' its longer reed serves as a drone or continuous bass.

The castle of Beir Jibrîn, by starlight. Arab musicians in the foregr...

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Camp Fires at Night, Maine - Detroit Publishing Company Postcard

Camp Fires at Night, Maine - Detroit Publishing Company Postcard

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Wâdy Sh'reich. One of the peaks in the Wâdy Sh'reich is called Jebel Abu Mahrúreh, "The thunder-stricken mountain," a large portion of its summit having been detached by a thunderbolt.

Wâdy Sh'reich. One of the peaks in the Wâdy Sh'reich is called Jebel A...

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Feitors corrigeant des nègres; Camp nocturne de voyageurs.

Feitors corrigeant des nègres; Camp nocturne de voyageurs.

Ruined tombs, Palmyra, in the Wâdy el Kûbûr. The largest one, on the right, is eighty feet high. There is an inscription on it which states that it was built as a family tomb by Elabelos, in the Seleucian year 414 (A.D. 102).

Ruined tombs, Palmyra, in the Wâdy el Kûbûr. The largest one, on the r...

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Beidhat umm Tâkhah, a neighbor of Mount Serbál. In the foreground is the usual scene of preparation for a night's bivouac.

Beidhat umm Tâkhah, a neighbor of Mount Serbál. In the foreground is ...

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South wing of the portico of the Great Temple, Ba'albek. The floor of the portico is twenty feet above the level of the adjoining ground, and it is probable that it was approached from the east by a broad flight of steps

South wing of the portico of the Great Temple, Ba'albek. The floor of...

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Saalburg. Bei der Mahlzet [at mealtime]

Saalburg. Bei der Mahlzet [at mealtime]

Arabian nights. - A black and white drawing of a man and a woman

Arabian nights. - A black and white drawing of a man and a woman

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By the light of the fire, and drew out his bible."

By the light of the fire, and drew out his bible."

The Gypsy Camp [print depicting tents, people, bonfire, mule, grasslands and trees].

The Gypsy Camp [print depicting tents, people, bonfire, mule, grasslan...

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The droll little man with the unknown name.

The droll little man with the unknown name.

Der Bauer und der Teufel.

Der Bauer und der Teufel.

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Quod non noris, non ames [Latin proverb]

Quod non noris, non ames [Latin proverb]