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Valley of the Jordan, from the Convent of St. John the Baptist, known also as Kasr-el-Yehûd, "the Jews' Tower"

Valley of the Jordan, from the Convent of St. John the Baptist, known ...

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A Galilean hamlet near Nazareth. A garden-house in the foreground, with a birket, or raised pool, adjoining it; water flows from the pool into little channels which traverse the garden

A Galilean hamlet near Nazareth. A garden-house in the foreground, wi...

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First glimpse of the Lebanon range from the south, with the ruined fortress of Hunîn and its clusters of one-storied houses in the foreground

First glimpse of the Lebanon range from the south, with the ruined for...

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A street in Damascus. - Engraving, Public domain image

A street in Damascus. - Engraving, Public domain image

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'Ain Hawwârah. This may be the spring "Marah" of Exodus xv.23.

'Ain Hawwârah. This may be the spring "Marah" of Exodus xv.23.

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Court of the tomb-mosque of Barkûk. In the Eastern Cemetary. A fountain for ablution, shaded by two trees, stands in the centre of the court, which is surrounded by a colonnade. The sanctuary occupies the space between two fine domes, one of which is shown above. Barkûk died in A.D. 1399.

Court of the tomb-mosque of Barkûk. In the Eastern Cemetary. A fount...

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Street in Masr El-Atîkah. The man in the foreground is selling water flavored with orange blossom.

Street in Masr El-Atîkah. The man in the foreground is selling water f...

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On the farther side of the main doorway we have a repetition of the last plate. Thothmes IV [Thutmose IV] sits on the raised throne, holding the the ... sceptre ...

On the farther side of the main doorway we have a repetition of the la...

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The Temple of Dakkeh, Nubia - Early photography, Public domain image

The Temple of Dakkeh, Nubia - Early photography, Public domain image

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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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A peep into one of the courts of the convent. Showing a rude flight of steps leading to the upper chambers. On the left the summits of the belfry of the church and the minaret of the mosque may be seen.

A peep into one of the courts of the convent. Showing a rude flight of...

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The approach to Philae. 'In the time of the Ptolemies visitors from all parts of Egypt, travellers from distant lands, court functionaries from Alexandria, came annually in crowds to pay their vows at the tomb of the god.'

The approach to Philae. 'In the time of the Ptolemies visitors from a...

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The Báb El-Azab Citadel, Cairo - Early photography, Public domain image

The Báb El-Azab Citadel, Cairo - Early photography, Public domain imag...

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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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Statue de Ramas - Early photography, Public domain image

Statue de Ramas - Early photography, Public domain image

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View in the wilderness of Sinai

View in the wilderness of Sinai

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The Court of Shishak, Thebes - Egypt

The Court of Shishak, Thebes - Egypt

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Mount Horeb with the Plain of the Assemblage

Mount Horeb with the Plain of the Assemblage

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Interior of a temple at Kalabshe, Nubia

Interior of a temple at Kalabshe, Nubia

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Sculptures of Egyptian idols at Philæ

Sculptures of Egyptian idols at Philæ

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This plate commences the series of scenes on the right wall. Sebeknekht is showing, represented as leaning on his staff, looking out upon the various operations in the fields. ...

This plate commences the series of scenes on the right wall. Sebeknekh...

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Madet boat of Ra. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Madet boat of Ra. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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[Outdoor sports and occupations: Sebeknekht bending his bow, two ploughmen ploughing with oxen, the sower, etc.]

[Outdoor sports and occupations: Sebeknekht bending his bow, two ploug...

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Doum palm, and ruined mosque - Early photography, Public domain image

Doum palm, and ruined mosque - Early photography, Public domain image

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Paheri and his wife seated under an awning, receiving fruits, &c.; Funerary scenes.

Paheri and his wife seated under an awning, receiving fruits, &c.; Fun...

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[The harvest scene.] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[The harvest scene.] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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The Temple of Wady Kardassy, Nubia

The Temple of Wady Kardassy, Nubia

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Entrance to the Great Temple, Luxor

Entrance to the Great Temple, Luxor

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Funeral procession (continues): dancing men, porters carrying a chest with the belongings of the deceased (upper register); Renni's mummy and scene of "opening the mouth" (middle register); Seven jars with sacred oils, scenes of the funeral feast (the lowest register).

Funeral procession (continues): dancing men, porters carrying a chest ...

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Renni and "his mother Aahmes, justified before Osiris," seated on a long couch formed of some inlaid wood. ...

Renni and "his mother Aahmes, justified before Osiris," seated on a lo...

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An example of a peasant's home, with its manger, in a village of Palestine. The raised daïs is occupied by the family. The steps over the arch lead to a store-place for grain, &c.; dried fruits hang from the rafters. The rude recess on the left contains mattresses, cuchions, and coverlets.

An example of a peasant's home, with its manger, in a village of Pales...

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Bethlehem, from the south-west - Engraving, Public domain image

Bethlehem, from the south-west - Engraving, Public domain image

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Kasr Hajla, the ancient Beth Hogla, known also as the Monastery of St. John, Hajla

Kasr Hajla, the ancient Beth Hogla, known also as the Monastery of St....

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Mukmâs, the ancient Michmash, in the Wady Suweinît

Mukmâs, the ancient Michmash, in the Wady Suweinît

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The village of El Jib, the ancient Gibeon of Benjamin.

The village of El Jib, the ancient Gibeon of Benjamin.

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Ruins on the summit of Mount Gerizim, on the site of the Samaritan temple. In the distance, on the right, the snow-covered peaks of Mount Hermon are visible

Ruins on the summit of Mount Gerizim, on the site of the Samaritan tem...

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A Mueddin chanting the call to prayer from a gallery of the Minaret of 'Isa (Jesus). This minaret (on the summit of which Moslem tradition says that Jesus will appear on the Judgement Day) is at the south-east corner of the Great Mosque, Damascus, and is two hundred and fifty feet in height. The beautiful octagonal minaret at the south-west corner is called El Gharbîyeh. A third minaret, not shown in this illustration, is called El 'Arûs (the Bride).

A Mueddin chanting the call to prayer from a gallery of the Minaret of...

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Tombs and aqueduct, Wâdy Barada. Here the gorge intersects the central ridge of Anti-Lebanon; but as it makes a sharp turn, we only see a deep recess in the mountain-side dotted with tombs

Tombs and aqueduct, Wâdy Barada. Here the gorge intersects the centra...

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Gateway to the Temple of the Sun, Ba'albek. It is twenty-one feet in width, and forty-two feet high. The modern masonry, which supports the displaced keystone, conceals the crested eagle carved upon its soffit.

Gateway to the Temple of the Sun, Ba'albek. It is twenty-one feet in ...

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The valley of the Kadîsha (the holy river), with distant view of the Mediterranean Sea and El Mîna (Minet Tarâbalus), the port of Tripoli

The valley of the Kadîsha (the holy river), with distant view of the ...

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The Bay of Sideon from Sarepta. The distance from Sarepta to Sidon, in a straight line across the bay, is about ten miles. On the extreme right, partially covered by a tree, the ruins on Tell el Burâk can be distinguished, and the Khan el Burâk . . .

The Bay of Sideon from Sarepta. The distance from Sarepta to Sidon, in...

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Cliffs and sculptured tablets. On the rocky promontory whoch projects far into the sea, south of Nahr el Kelb (Dog River), rising to the height of about one hundred feet.

Cliffs and sculptured tablets. On the rocky promontory whoch projects ...

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Beirût castle. Built by the Crusaders, but partly with materials which had been used for earlier structures, for there are many granite columns introduced transversely into the lower part of the walls.

Beirût castle. Built by the Crusaders, but partly with materials whic...

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The wilderness of Judea. With a view of the Dead Sea (Bahr Lût) and the mountains of Moab at sunrise.

The wilderness of Judea. With a view of the Dead Sea (Bahr Lût) and th...

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Ploughing in the plains of Philistia, in the neighborhood of Tell es Sâfy. Ploughing and sowing for winter crops extends from the end of November to the middle of January or later.

Ploughing in the plains of Philistia, in the neighborhood of Tell es S...

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Rock-cut tomb or temple, Petra. Eighty-five feet in height. It is called by the Arabs El Khuzneh Far'on, 'The treasures of Pharoah,' which is said to be concealed in the urn-shaped finial at the summit. The portal leads into a lofty chamber twelve yards square.

Rock-cut tomb or temple, Petra. Eighty-five feet in height. It is call...

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Jebel Atâkah - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

Jebel Atâkah - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

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Gulf of Suez, looking out from 'Ayún Músa. These complicated wheels and spars are a mixture of Egyptian shádoof and sâkiyeh (water-wheel), by which the precious water is raised from the wells.

Gulf of Suez, looking out from 'Ayún Músa. These complicated wheels an...

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The crescent and the cross. The belfry of the church and the minaret of the mosque, standing so near to each other within convent walls, produce a singular effect. and strange to say the former is of recent construction, while the latter dates from an earlier period.

The crescent and the cross. The belfry of the church and the minaret o...

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Well in the garden of the convent of St. Catherine. This garden is north-west of the convent, and is enclosed by a high wall. The lofty chamber at the north corner of the convent is shown above.

Well in the garden of the convent of St. Catherine. This garden is nor...

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Views from the tourquoise mines of Maghârah. Wâdy Maghârah is another name for Wâdy Igné (properly Gena). The mines are high up on the left side as one ascends the narrow wâdy.

Views from the tourquoise mines of Maghârah. Wâdy Maghârah is another...

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The mosque of Luxor. Ornamented in black upon a white-washed ground in the manner characteristic of Upper Egypt.

The mosque of Luxor. Ornamented in black upon a white-washed ground in...

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The citadel from the "Tombs of the Memlûks." The Great Mosque of Mohammed 'Aly with is tall minarets and clister of somes dtands within the Citadel, and is the most conspicuous land-mark of Cairo.

The citadel from the "Tombs of the Memlûks." The Great Mosque of Moha...

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