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Façade, &c. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Façade, &c. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Darstellungen und Inschriften historischen Inhaltes aus dem Terrassentempel von Dêr-el Bah'eri in Ober-Aegypten, behandelnd vorzugsweise die im 17. Jahrhundert v. Chr. von Seiten der Königin Misaphris, Schwester Thutmosis III, nach Arabien entsendete Seeexpedition (ausgenommen die Opferliste e auf Taf. V und die auf Taf. VI, welche zwei Thebanischen Privatgräbern entnommen sind.)

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Group of palms, Island of Philæ

Group of palms, Island of Philæ

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The king with royal, not divine crown, armed with sceptre, mace and staff, makes the "great offering of all things good and pure," he makes a "giving of all life."

The king with royal, not divine crown, armed with sceptre, mace and st...

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Darstellungen und Inschriften historischen Inhaltes aus dem Terrassentempel von Dêr-el Bah'eri in Ober-Aegypten, behandelnd vorzugsweise die im 17. Jahrhundert v. Chr. von Seiten der Königin Misaphris, Schwester Thutmosis III, nach Arabien entsendete Seeexpedition (ausgenommen die Opferliste e auf Taf. V und die auf Taf. VI, welche zwei Thebanischen Privatgräbern entnommen sind.)

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Sides of the niche. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sides of the niche. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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[Funeral guests and relations.]

[Funeral guests and relations.]

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[Procession of corn carriers (continues), two women pulling the stuble up by the roots, a sailing-boat.]

[Procession of corn carriers (continues), two women pulling the stuble...

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Obelisk and granite lotus column, Karnac

Obelisk and granite lotus column, Karnac

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Marché de Bethléem. = Market place at Bethlehem.

Marché de Bethléem. = Market place at Bethlehem.

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Panorama d'Assiout - Egypt

Panorama d'Assiout - Egypt

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Herodium, or Frank Mountain, from Bethlehem

Herodium, or Frank Mountain, from Bethlehem

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View from the Frank Mountain. Looking towards the Dead Sea and the Mountains of Moab

View from the Frank Mountain. Looking towards the Dead Sea and the Mo...

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The Milk Grotto, Bethlehem - Engraving, Public domain image

The Milk Grotto, Bethlehem - Engraving, Public domain image

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Hermits' caves in the cliffs of the Kedron.

Hermits' caves in the cliffs of the Kedron.

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Entrance to the cave of St. Saba

Entrance to the cave of St. Saba

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Ruins in the gorge of the Wady Kelt, the Valley of Achor

Ruins in the gorge of the Wady Kelt, the Valley of Achor

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The castle of Zerîn (Jezreel), now used as a manzal or inn, literally "a place for unloading," open to all wayfarers

The castle of Zerîn (Jezreel), now used as a manzal or inn, literally ...

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The Horns of Hattîn (Kûrûn Hattîn). The summit of the eastern horn is a little circular plain; and the top of the lower ridge between the two horns is also level

The Horns of Hattîn (Kûrûn Hattîn). The summit of the eastern horn is...

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An Arab shrine, south-west of Ba'albek. Called Kubbet Dûris, after the neighbouring village of Dûris; it is a modern structure formed of eight ancient granite columns clumsily set up and surmounted by a heavy architrave. An enormous sarcophagus, standing on end, serves as the mihrab, or Muslim prayer niche.

An Arab shrine, south-west of Ba'albek. Called Kubbet Dûris, after th...

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Contents, Egypt - Public domain dedication image

Contents, Egypt - Public domain dedication image

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Beirût, from Jaita. A beautifully situated village north of the Dog River (Nahr el Kelb), on the heights above the gorge. In the distance, beyond St. George's Bay, the sandy promontory of Beirût appears.

Beirût, from Jaita. A beautifully situated village north of the Dog Ri...

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Pigeon rocks, Beirût. In the cliff from which these island rocks have broken away, there is an enormous cavern which can be entered by small boats.

Pigeon rocks, Beirût. In the cliff from which these island rocks have ...

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Reservoirs of Râs el 'Ain and part of the Roman aqueduct. Close to this spot stood Palaeotyrus of which no vestige now remains, the materials have been carried away by Alexander (332 B.C.) to construct the more or causeway which unites insular Tyre to the mainland.

Reservoirs of Râs el 'Ain and part of the Roman aqueduct. Close to thi...

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The mountains of Moab from Engedi. At this point the Dead Sea is about nine miles in width. There is a continuous beach of varying breadth along the shore.

The mountains of Moab from Engedi. At this point the Dead Sea is abou...

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The cliffs of Engedi. They form an very difficult pass, and the zigzag paths are not kept in repair. The surface of the limestone rock is of marble-like smoothness, and a pale reddish tint is the prevailing color.

The cliffs of Engedi. They form an very difficult pass, and the zigza...

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The Dier, Petra. An isolated building on a lofty eminence north-west of the valley of Petra. It faces Mount Hor.

The Dier, Petra. An isolated building on a lofty eminence north-west o...

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Rock foms in Wâdy Hamr. This valley leads up to Jebel et Tih.

Rock foms in Wâdy Hamr. This valley leads up to Jebel et Tih.

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View from the north-eastern galleries. Showing the lofty chamber of the south corner, A monk at a lower window is striking a piece of suspended iron with a hammer, to call the fraternity to prayers in one of the numerous chapels.

View from the north-eastern galleries. Showing the lofty chamber of th...

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The plain of El Markhâ. This weary plain of flinty barenness slopes gently to the sea, the glare from which and from the limestone cliff is almost overpowering.

The plain of El Markhâ. This weary plain of flinty barenness slopes ge...

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Temple of Edfû. The towers of the great pylon are one hundred and twenty feet high, and in almost perfect preservation. The columns of the hypostyle hall are seen over the wall of the enclosure, which springs from the pylon and runs around the whole building.

Temple of Edfû. The towers of the great pylon are one hundred and twe...

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The smaller obelisk of Karnak. Belonging to the pylon of Thomthmes I. The fragments of a fellow obelisk strew the ground. Behind is seen the central avenue of the Hall of Columns, and the clerestory windows are shown at the left-hand side.

The smaller obelisk of Karnak. Belonging to the pylon of Thomthmes I....

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Wâdy T'lâh, Mount Sinai. This wâdy runs parallel with the plain Er Râhah. but flows in a contrary direction. It is marvellously beautiful and picturesque.

Wâdy T'lâh, Mount Sinai. This wâdy runs parallel with the plain Er Râh...

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Alluvial desposits, Wâdy Feirân. These strange deposits serve as a "meter" to measure the height to which the Feirân streams may once have reached. At Philae, &c., in the valley of the Nile, the same deposits may be observed.

Alluvial desposits, Wâdy Feirân. These strange deposits serve as a "m...

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The Pyramid of Steps at Sakkârah. Constructed of an inferior clayey kind of limestone quarried in the neighborhood. Possibly the oldest monument in Egypt.

The Pyramid of Steps at Sakkârah. Constructed of an inferior clayey k...

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The gate of victory. (Bâb-en-Nasr). The easternmost of the northern gates of Cairo. It was built in the reign of the Fâtimy khalif El-Mustansir, A.H. 480 (A.D. 1087).

The gate of victory. (Bâb-en-Nasr). The easternmost of the northern g...

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Bedawín encampment, Wâdy Sebíyeh, Sinai. This valley has been mentioned as a likely camping ground for the Israelites, because of the view afforded of the summit of Jebel Músa. There is no open space, however, for a great multitude.

Bedawín encampment, Wâdy Sebíyeh, Sinai. This valley has been mention...

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General view of Philae, taken from Bibbeh. In the great temple in the centre of the view the sacred college still celebrated the mysteries of Isis and Osiris so late as A.D. 443, and thus for sixty-four years resisted the forcible conversion of Egypt to Christianity which followed the edict of Theodosius.

General view of Philae, taken from Bibbeh. In the great temple in the...

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Philae: La facade du pylone dite cossiti [?]

Philae: La facade du pylone dite cossiti [?]

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Village de Karnak - Early photography, Public domain image

Village de Karnak - Early photography, Public domain image

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Die Namen der von Thutmosisi III überwundenen fremden Völker und Städte, verzeichnet auf den Wänden des Tempels von Karnak.

Die Namen der von Thutmosisi III überwundenen fremden Völker und Städt...

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The Sea of Galilee from 'Ain et Tîn, the fountain of the fig-tree, near Khân Minyeh, the supposed site of Capernaum.

The Sea of Galilee from 'Ain et Tîn, the fountain of the fig-tree, nea...

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The tomb of Saladin, Damascus. This mausoleum, which is just outside the north-west corner of the Great Mosque, is jealously guarded, and it is difficult to gain access to it. The south-western minaret of the Great Mosque can be seen through the archway.

The tomb of Saladin, Damascus. This mausoleum, which is just outside ...

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The tomb of Noah, at a place called Kerak Nûh. The so-called tomb is probably a portion of an ancient aqueduct.

The tomb of Noah, at a place called Kerak Nûh. The so-called tomb is p...

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Cliffs of Akura, in the Mogherîye valley, Lebanon. Every available space in the valley is cultivated. On the ledges of the cliffs fruit-trees flourish and wheat is grown.

Cliffs of Akura, in the Mogherîye valley, Lebanon. Every available spa...

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The valley of the Leontes, near the coast. The river, the Nahr el Kâsîmiyeh, is of considerable depth at this point, and flows hence to the sea in a very serpentine course.

The valley of the Leontes, near the coast. The river, the Nahr el Kâsî...

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Ruins of the cathedral church at Tyre. Eusebius describes this building as the most splendid of all the temples of Phoenicia. Among the ruins there is a double column of red syenite granite, now prostrate, consisting of two parallel connected shafts of great size.

Ruins of the cathedral church at Tyre. Eusebius describes this buildin...

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General view of 'Akka from the North- East, Carmel in the distance. More than half the space within the walls is occupied by government buildings and barracks. On the right is the great mosque of Jezzar Pasha, with its curiously butressed dome. It stands in a square court surrounded by domed chambers for the use of the mosque attendents and pilgrims. A steamer is approaching the town of Haifa, at the foot of Mount Carmel.

General view of 'Akka from the North- East, Carmel in the distance. M...

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Caesarea., Egypt - Engraving, Public domain image

Caesarea., Egypt - Engraving, Public domain image

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The fallen colossus of Rameses.

The fallen colossus of Rameses.

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View from the Island of Biggeh, looking south

View from the Island of Biggeh, looking south

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Interior of the McGraw-Fiske Mansion, Ithaca, N.Y. Professor Fisk's smoking room with oriental pipes and Cairo chair. (W. H. Miller, architect)

Interior of the McGraw-Fiske Mansion, Ithaca, N.Y. Professor Fisk's sm...

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Kom ombos: bas relief - Early photography, Public domain image

Kom ombos: bas relief - Early photography, Public domain image

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Cairo, from the east - Early photography, Public domain image

Cairo, from the east - Early photography, Public domain image

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Darstellungen und Inschriften historischen Inhaltes aus dem Terrassentempel von Dêr-el Bah'eri in Ober-Aegypten, behandelnd vorzugsweise die im 17. Jahrhundert v. Chr. von Seiten der Königin Misaphris, Schwester Thutmosis III, nach Arabien entsendete Seeexpedition (ausgenommen die Opferliste e auf Taf. V und die auf Taf. VI, welche zwei Thebanischen Privatgräbern entnommen sind.)

Darstellungen und Inschriften historischen Inhaltes aus dem Terrassent...

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[Various processions.] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[Various processions.] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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The scene of this plate may be out of doors. On the left we are shown Sebeknekht and his wife, seated. To them come a numerous concourse of relations, friends, and servants. ...

The scene of this plate may be out of doors. On the left we are shown ...

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The Colonnade, Island of Philæ - Early photography, Public domain image

The Colonnade, Island of Philæ - Early photography, Public domain imag...

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The scenes and inscriptions on the front wall of Sebeknekht's tomb chamber.

The scenes and inscriptions on the front wall of Sebeknekht's tomb cha...

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El Kab. Temple of Amenhetep III. Longitudinal section.

El Kab. Temple of Amenhetep III. Longitudinal section.

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The king ... wears the crown of Lower Egypt only, and burns incense in a golden lamp to the goddess before him. With his right hand he pours out a libation ... (left side). The king, in mortal royal dress, holding the amulet ankh in his right hand, is blessed by Amen [Amon] (right side).

The king ... wears the crown of Lower Egypt only, and burns incense in...

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Valley of the Tomb of the Kings

Valley of the Tomb of the Kings

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El Kab. Temple of Amenhetep III. Inscription on architraves; Incriptions below Hathor masks on the fronts of the columns ...; Sculptures on the dado; Cornice of recess; Painting on the ceiling of the central alley.

El Kab. Temple of Amenhetep III. Inscription on architraves; Incriptio...

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Einige mythologische Darstellungen und Bauinschriften aus den Räumen der 3. und 4. Terrasse.

Einige mythologische Darstellungen und Bauinschriften aus den Räumen d...

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Die Decke in dem auf der 4. Terrasse befindlichen Grabtempel der Königin, welche hier dargestellt ist in Adoration vor den verschiedenen Stunden des Tages und der Nacht. (Diese Tafeln bilden eine Ergänzung des Werkes: "Flotte einer Aegyptischen Königin.")

Die Decke in dem auf der 4. Terrasse befindlichen Grabtempel der König...

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Einige mythologische Darstellungen und Bauinschriften aus den Räumen der 3. und 4. Terrasse.

Einige mythologische Darstellungen und Bauinschriften aus den Räumen d...

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The Temple of Soleb, Ethiopia - Early photography, Public domain image

The Temple of Soleb, Ethiopia - Early photography, Public domain image

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Die siebentägige Trauer um den Osiris aus einem der östlichen Osiriszimmer auf dem Tempeldache von Dendera mit den dazu gehörigen Stundentexten, nebst den bildlichen Darstellungen von drei Stunden des Tages und dreien der Nacht, aus dem grossen Saale.

Die siebentägige Trauer um den Osiris aus einem der östlichen Osiriszi...

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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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Northern end of the Dead Sea - Egypt, Israel

Northern end of the Dead Sea - Egypt, Israel

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Ain-es-Sultan, the Sultan's Spring, commonly called the Fountain of Elisha, or the Prophet's Fountain

Ain-es-Sultan, the Sultan's Spring, commonly called the Fountain of El...

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Taleil-el-Fûl, from Neby Samwil, generally regarded as the Gibeah of Saul.

Taleil-el-Fûl, from Neby Samwil, generally regarded as the Gibeah of S...

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Beitîn, the ancient Bethel. To the north-west, in the highest part of the village, are the ruins of a tower with ancient substructions

Beitîn, the ancient Bethel. To the north-west, in the highest part of...

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Mount Tabor from "the Waters of Megiddo," formed by an important branch of the river Kishon, which traverses the "Plain of Megiddo"

Mount Tabor from "the Waters of Megiddo," formed by an important branc...

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The hills of Samaria from Sûlem, the ancient Shunem. Zerîn (Jezreel) appears upon the plain below, and in the foreground there is a characteristic example of the Cactus Opuntia (prickly pear) in blossom

The hills of Samaria from Sûlem, the ancient Shunem. Zerîn (Jezreel) ...

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Mount Tabor. Called by the Arabs Jebel et Tûr (mountain of light or purity), the name which they also give to the Mount of Olives

Mount Tabor. Called by the Arabs Jebel et Tûr (mountain of light or p...

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The Well at Kefr Kenna. The sculptured sarcophagus in the foreground is used as a trough for cattle

The Well at Kefr Kenna. The sculptured sarcophagus in the foreground ...

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Wâdy Shib'a, from Hebbâriyeh. The village of Shib'a may be seen on the summit of the second peak; it is the highest inhabited place in Mount Hermon (Jebel esh Sheikh)

Wâdy Shib'a, from Hebbâriyeh. The village of Shib'a may be seen on th...

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The gateway, Hâsbeiya. The town is two thousand two hundred feet above the sea-level, on the west side of an amphitheatre of hills covered to their summits with vineyards, orchards, and olive groves

The gateway, Hâsbeiya. The town is two thousand two hundred feet abov...

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Lebanon range and Baalbec - Engraving, Public domain image

Lebanon range and Baalbec - Engraving, Public domain image

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The six columns of the Great Temple, Ba'albek. The winter winds have almost destroyed the carving on the north side of the capitals; but the south side of the capitals and of the entablature, shown above, are in a good state of preservation

The six columns of the Great Temple, Ba'albek. The winter winds have a...

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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).

The natural bridge, Lebanon. It is called in Arabic "Jisr el Hajr" (Th...

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Râs el Abyad. Showing the north or Tyrian side. The little tower in the distance is a Turkish guard-house, where tolls are levied, as it commands the pass to Acre.

Râs el Abyad. Showing the north or Tyrian side. The little tower in th...

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The Dead Sea, looking north-east from Engedi. Anciently called the Salt Sea and the Sea of the Plain. The name Dead Sea, now so familiar, does not occur in the Bible ; it was adopted by Greek and Roman writers in the second century of our era. The Arabs call this sea Bahr Lût (Sea of Lot.)

The Dead Sea, looking north-east from Engedi. Anciently called the Sa...

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The wilderness of Engedi, where David and his followers lived among the 'rocks of the wild goats'. There are many caves in the hillside which might well serve as a place of refuge for fugitives and outlaws.

The wilderness of Engedi, where David and his followers lived among th...

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Red Sea, as seen during the first day's march in the desert. The proper adjustment of the load of the camel's back requires much skill. If it is unevenly balanced the poor beast suffers a good deal and begins grumbling until things are made ship-shape.

Red Sea, as seen during the first day's march in the desert. The prop...

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El Hesweh, Wâdy Feirán. - Engraving, Public domain image

El Hesweh, Wâdy Feirán. - Engraving, Public domain image

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'Ayún Músa. From this spot one probably commences the real desert journey.

'Ayún Músa. From this spot one probably commences the real desert jou...

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Suez. The approach to the Suez canal from the south is by an artificially deepened channel in the gulf. A stone pier one mile and three-quarters in length, erected on a sand-bank, runs from Suez to the entrance of this channel.

Suez. The approach to the Suez canal from the south is by an artifici...

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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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Brickmaking. A wooden frame is placed in position, ready to receive the clay.

Brickmaking. A wooden frame is placed in position, ready to receive t...

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The vocal Memnon. The nearer colossus formerly gave forth a low sound when the rays of the rising sun first glanced upon it. The "song of Memnon" was famous in Roman times and is even said to have been heard in the present century.

The vocal Memnon. The nearer colossus formerly gave forth a low sound...

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On the canal (El Khalîg). Ths water-way, which runs through Cairo, was formerly navigable at high Nile.

On the canal (El Khalîg). Ths water-way, which runs through Cairo, was...

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Pulpit of the tomb-mosque of Barkûk. Presented by the Kaït Bay. It is carved of hard limestone, and is one of the most beautiful existing specimens of Arabian sculpture.

Pulpit of the tomb-mosque of Barkûk. Presented by the Kaït Bay. It i...

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[Funerary scenes.] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[Funerary scenes.] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Village d'Edfou - Early photography, Public domain image

Village d'Edfou - Early photography, Public domain image

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The Castle of Subeibeh, known also as the Castle of Bâniâs

The Castle of Subeibeh, known also as the Castle of Bâniâs

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El Kûweh, the natural bridge over the Lîtâny. It is formed of a number of fallen rocks, which have left a passage of about one hundred feet in height for the stream below

El Kûweh, the natural bridge over the Lîtâny. It is formed of a numbe...

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Lebanon coast near the mouth of the Adonis river. The iron-stained soil of the sandstone strata is annually washed down into the river by the heavy winter rains, and the discolored stream can be traced far out into the blue sea. This gave rise to the belief that the river was tinged with the blood of Adonis, every year in memory of his death.

Lebanon coast near the mouth of the Adonis river. The iron-stained soi...

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Kabr Hirâm. And the neighboring village of Hanâwieh, with a view of the peninsula of Tyre as it appears from this spot.

Kabr Hirâm. And the neighboring village of Hanâwieh, with a view of th...

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