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El Mejdel, the Ancient Migdol. An important village of fifteen hundred inhabitants. Its mosque and tall minaret are constructed of ancient materials. A weekly fair is held here.

El Mejdel, the Ancient Migdol. An important village of fifteen hundre...

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Jebel Tâhúneh, the "Mountiain of the windmill." Opposite Serbâl, on the north side of the Feirân valley. The ruined city Pheran, or Feiran, lies at its foot.

Jebel Tâhúneh, the "Mountiain of the windmill." Opposite Serbâl, on th...

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Pilgrims of the Greek Church buying candles to be lighted by the "Holy Fire" in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, at the celebration of the Easter Festival

Pilgrims of the Greek Church buying candles to be lighted by the "Holy...

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The Fountain of the Virgin, Nazareth, on the eastern side of the town. A Bedouin sheikh with his attendant in the foreground carrying long tufted spears. Women filling water-jars and cleansing their garments by soaking and beating them with strong bats made of wood.

The Fountain of the Virgin, Nazareth, on the eastern side of the town....

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A Lebanon café. Pleasantly situated by a mountain stream and sheltered by the dense foliage of the carouba trees (Ceratonia siliqua). The presence of one of these wayside resting places always indicates a good site for an encampment, for it is sure to be near a supply of good water.

A Lebanon café. Pleasantly situated by a mountain stream and sheltered...

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Soba, from the Jerusalem Road. Two native ladies, mounted on asses and enveloped in large white cotton veils, calles izzars, are ascending the hill

Soba, from the Jerusalem Road. Two native ladies, mounted on asses an...

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Zerîn, the ancient Jezreel, called Esdrelon in the Book of Judith, and alluded to in crusading times as Parvum Gerinum

Zerîn, the ancient Jezreel, called Esdrelon in the Book of Judith, and...

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A village threshing floor. Showing a primitive threshing-sledge drawn by buffaloes, and a peasant separating the chaff from the grain with a winnowing fork. The huts of the village are formed of mud and sun-dried bricks, roofed with palm tree rafters thatched with stalks of Indian corn, palm leaves, and old mats. The dark patches on the mud walls represent cakes of fuel made of dung and straw ; when thoroughly dry they are stored for use.

A village threshing floor. Showing a primitive threshing-sledge drawn...

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A street café, Jerusalem, a Bedouin and peasant playing at a game called dámeh

A street café, Jerusalem, a Bedouin and peasant playing at a game call...

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The Golden Gate of the Haram esh Sherif from the west. The Mount of Olives in the distance

The Golden Gate of the Haram esh Sherif from the west. The Mount of Ol...

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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.

Moslem graves under 'The Oaks of Bashan.' At Tell Hazûr, near Bâniâs....

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Distant view of Kom Ombo. The fine Ptolemaic temple stands out boldly on the edge of the cliff, over which it is gradually falling in a cascade of white masonry.

Distant view of Kom Ombo. The fine Ptolemaic temple stands out boldly...

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Balconies to monks' cells, Mar Saba, and a peep into the convent garden

Balconies to monks' cells, Mar Saba, and a peep into the convent garde...

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Sculptured niches dedicated to Pan, at Cæsarea Philippi, in the face of the cliff, south of the cavern from which the Jordan springs. A peasant with his double-reed Pandean pipes and his flock of long-eared sheep appropriately occupies the foreground.

Sculptured niches dedicated to Pan, at Cæsarea Philippi, in the face o...

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Bîr es Seba': the site of Beersheba. The ancient wells can still be traced, and two of them are serviceable ; but the city has ceased to exist. In the distance may be seen an encampment of the Tiyâheh Arabs. In the foreground a woman is asking alms...

Bîr es Seba': the site of Beersheba. The ancient wells can still be t...

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El Buwieb, the "gate" of Feirân. A narrow passage between the rocks, about one hundred feet by twenty long.

El Buwieb, the "gate" of Feirân. A narrow passage between the rocks, ...

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Entrance to the Hospice of St. John and Minaret of Omar. A muezzin in the balcony chanting the call to prayer. Peasants loading a camel in the foreground, and a townswoman wearing a white izzar and dark veil in the distance

Entrance to the Hospice of St. John and Minaret of Omar. A muezzin in...

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Absalom's Pillar, Valley of Jehoshaphat, the village of Siloam in the distance partly concealed by olive-trees. Bridge over the bed of the Kedron

Absalom's Pillar, Valley of Jehoshaphat, the village of Siloam in the ...

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External stairway of a house at Bethlehem. Two women grinding corn on the stairs

External stairway of a house at Bethlehem. Two women grinding corn on ...

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Part of the colonnade which once encircled Samaria. On the south side, near to the west end, a great number of columns are still standing

Part of the colonnade which once encircled Samaria. On the south side,...

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Robinson's Arch, Jerusalem, part of a bridge which crossed the Tyropœon Valley, named after its discoverer, Dr. Robinson

Robinson's Arch, Jerusalem, part of a bridge which crossed the Tyropœo...

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The Garden of Gethsemane, Franciscan monks under the ancient olive-trees, and an Arab gardener at work

The Garden of Gethsemane, Franciscan monks under the ancient olive-tre...

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Rock tombs north of Jerusalem. The Tombs of the Judges on the road to Neby Samwil, and the Tombs of the Kings on the road to Nablús

Rock tombs north of Jerusalem. The Tombs of the Judges on the road to...

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Ancient copy of the Samaritan Pentateuch. In a silver-gilt case; it is protected by a red satin cover embroidered with inscriptions in gold thread

Ancient copy of the Samaritan Pentateuch. In a silver-gilt case; it i...

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Tomb- mosque of El- Ashraf Barsabay. In the Eastern Cemetary, or so-called "Tomb of the Khalifs." It is constructed of alternate courses of pale red and yellowish white limestone. Barsabay died A.D. 1438

Tomb- mosque of El- Ashraf Barsabay. In the Eastern Cemetary, or so-c...

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The Upper Pool of Siloam. Its walls are covered with mosses and ferns, especially the maidenhair fern with which the picture is appropriately bordered

The Upper Pool of Siloam. Its walls are covered with mosses and ferns...

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The citadel, Damascus. A large oblong structure surrounded by a moat. There are twelve projecting towers, two of which are shown above. In the foreground there is a café, in the upper balcony of which a turbaned player holds up a winning card exultingly.

The citadel, Damascus. A large oblong structure surrounded by a moat....

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Mother-of-pearl workers of Bethlehem. Making beads for rosaries

Mother-of-pearl workers of Bethlehem. Making beads for rosaries

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The chapel and grotto of Elijah, Jebel Músa. This gigantic cypress is one of the world-famous trees. In Niebuhr's time there were two of them.

The chapel and grotto of Elijah, Jebel Músa. This gigantic cypress is ...

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Khan el Lejjûn (the Roman Legio), the supposed site of Megiddo. The old bridge proves that the waters of Megiddo were formidable in ancient times

Khan el Lejjûn (the Roman Legio), the supposed site of Megiddo. The o...

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Western side of the ruins of the Temple of the Sun, Palmyra, showing part of the double colonnade which formed the cloisters of the temple. The brackets projecting from the columns, about two-thirds of the way up, formerly supported statues.

Western side of the ruins of the Temple of the Sun, Palmyra, showing p...

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Bâb el Hawa (gate of the wind), on the summit of Mount Tabor. It was formerly part of a mediæval fortress, but now serves as an approach to the Latin monastery.

Bâb el Hawa (gate of the wind), on the summit of Mount Tabor. It was f...

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The armourer's market. In this street, there are some good specimens of meshrebíehs (latticed windows).

The armourer's market. In this street, there are some good specimens ...

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Convent of the Arba'in (of the forty), Wâdy Lejâ. The situation of this convent is most secluded and picturesque. The celebrated 'Moses' Rock' loses its claim to notoriety, if Rephidim be located in Wâdy Feirán.

Convent of the Arba'in (of the forty), Wâdy Lejâ. The situation of th...

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Pigeon-towers on the Nile. The battlements are formed of earthenware pots, and rows of Indian corn stalks project from the loopholed walls to serve as perches.

Pigeon-towers on the Nile. The battlements are formed of earthenware p...

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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.

Tomb of a Muslim saint at Minyeh. Shaded by an ancient sycamore-tree....

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Sur'ah, the ancient Zorah. The birthplace of Sampson. It is five miles south of Latrôn, on a conical hill on the north side of the Wâdy es Sur'ar (The valley of Sorek).

Sur'ah, the ancient Zorah. The birthplace of Sampson. It is five mil...

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View of Savannah from the river.

View of Savannah from the river.

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The Zion Gate, or Gate of the Prophet David, exterior view. In the foreground, outside the gate, is a group of Bethlehemites.

The Zion Gate, or Gate of the Prophet David, exterior view. In the for...

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The Citadel of Jerusalem from the Valley of Hinnom

The Citadel of Jerusalem from the Valley of Hinnom

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Banks on the Jordan above the Convent of St. John the Baptist (the Kasr-el-Yehud)

Banks on the Jordan above the Convent of St. John the Baptist (the Kas...

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The temple of Aboo Simbel, in Nubia. The most wonderful of all the temples of Rameses the Greet, excavated in the solid rock.

The temple of Aboo Simbel, in Nubia. The most wonderful of all the te...

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Looking south from Philae. - Egypt

Looking south from Philae. - Egypt

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A roadside fountain and tomb. The Sebîl of Abû Nabût, commonly called the Tomb of Tabitha (Dorcas).

A roadside fountain and tomb. The Sebîl of Abû Nabût, commonly called...

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The Tomb of David, the whole group of buildings is called Neby Daûd, which signifies the Sanctuary of the Sepulchre of the Prophet David

The Tomb of David, the whole group of buildings is called Neby Daûd, w...

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View from the ruins of the mediæval fortress at Latrôn; Valley of Ajalon from the west.

View from the ruins of the mediæval fortress at Latrôn; Valley of Ajal...

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Mount Ebal, from the Gardens S.W.S. of Nâblus, showing the square tower of the Mosque el Khadra, and part of an aqueduct on the slope of Gerizim

Mount Ebal, from the Gardens S.W.S. of Nâblus, showing the square towe...

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Part of the north wall and moat of Caesarea. The walls are six feet in thickness and are strengthened by buttresses; they are still from twenty to thirty feet in height. The moat is lined with masonry. There are three ruined towers in the north wall, two of which are shown above.

Part of the north wall and moat of Caesarea. The walls are six feet i...

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Güzzeh, the ancient Gaza. The modern village, which is of semi-Egyptian character, has neither walls nor gates. The serai dates from the thirteenth century, and the great mosque, Jami'a el Kebîr, which towers above the palm trees, was originally a Byzantine cathedral.

Güzzeh, the ancient Gaza. The modern village, which is of semi-Egypti...

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Hajar el Lagweh, "The speaking stone." A rock covered with Sinaitic inscriptions in Wâdy Berrah, "The valley of the passer-out." From this valley you pass into a more open country and leave the sandstone district.

Hajar el Lagweh, "The speaking stone." A rock covered with Sinaitic in...

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Staircase leading to the Church of St. John. A Greek priest descending the stairs

Staircase leading to the Church of St. John. A Greek priest descendin...

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The plain of Dothan, from an isolated hill called Tell Dôthân, on the south side of the plain

The plain of Dothan, from an isolated hill called Tell Dôthân, on the ...

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The Temple of the Sun, Ba'albek. Showing the north and west sides. The columns, including the capitals, are forty-six and a-half feet in height; they are ten feet from the walls, and support an entablature connected with the cella by large slabs of stone

The Temple of the Sun, Ba'albek. Showing the north and west sides. Th...

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Tibneh, the site of Timnath. The home of Samson's wife , and the scene of his encounter with the young lion in the vineyard.

Tibneh, the site of Timnath. The home of Samson's wife , and the scen...

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