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Tomb of the Virgin Mary - Early photography, Public domain image

Tomb of the Virgin Mary - Early photography, Public domain image

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Obelisk in front of temple at Luxor

Obelisk in front of temple at Luxor

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Burying ground at Joppa, Palestine

Burying ground at Joppa, Palestine

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Temple of Athor at Denderah - Egypt

Temple of Athor at Denderah - Egypt

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Hebron with mosque covering the cave of Macpelah

Hebron with mosque covering the cave of Macpelah

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Golden gate of the Temple, shewing the ancient walls, The Holy land, Syria...

Golden gate of the Temple, shewing the ancient walls, The Holy land, S...

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Caiphas, looking towards Mount Carmel, The Holy land, Syria...

Caiphas, looking towards Mount Carmel, The Holy land, Syria...

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General view of Tyre, The Holy land, Syria...

General view of Tyre, The Holy land, Syria...

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Zat-Raz, face sud du petit temple., Voyage d'exploration a la Mer Morte...

Zat-Raz, face sud du petit temple., Voyage d'exploration a la Mer Mort...

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Shrine of the Nativity, Bethlehem, The Holy land, Syria...

Shrine of the Nativity, Bethlehem, The Holy land, Syria...

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The plains of Jericho, from the west

The plains of Jericho, from the west

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The Convent of St. Catherine Mount Sinai, The Holy land, Syria...

The Convent of St. Catherine Mount Sinai, The Holy land, Syria...

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Ancient doorway at Shiloh, and ruins of the "Convent Castle" in Wady Lubban (Lebonah)

Ancient doorway at Shiloh, and ruins of the "Convent Castle" in Wady L...

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Tomb of Phinehas, on the eastern side of the village of 'Awertah, the ancient Gibeah Phinehas

Tomb of Phinehas, on the eastern side of the village of 'Awertah, the ...

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Tomb of Eleazar, under an ancient terebinth-tree, on an eminence to the west of the village of 'Awertah (Gibeah Phinehas). Water-carriers filling a water-jar for the use of visitors to the shrine.

Tomb of Eleazar, under an ancient terebinth-tree, on an eminence to th...

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Entrance to the temple of Amun, Thebes, The Holy land, Syria...

Entrance to the temple of Amun, Thebes, The Holy land, Syria...

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Medinet Abou, Thebes, The Holy land, Syria...

Medinet Abou, Thebes, The Holy land, Syria...

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Sarcophagi among the ruins of Kedesh Naphtali.  The one in the foreground is a good example of a sarcophagus with two receptacles.

Sarcophagi among the ruins of Kedesh Naphtali. The one in the foregro...

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Cairo from the gate of Citzenib, looking towards the desert of Suez., The Holy land, Syria...

Cairo from the gate of Citzenib, looking towards the desert of Suez., ...

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The citadel of Cairo, residence of Mehmet Ali., The Holy land, Syria...

The citadel of Cairo, residence of Mehmet Ali., The Holy land, Syria.....

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Râs Atâkah. Râs is the same as our "nase" or "naze."  This bold promontory. south of Suez, running out from Jebel Atâkah, on the western shore of the Red Sea, comes into every view of Suez.

Râs Atâkah. Râs is the same as our "nase" or "naze." This bold promon...

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Native village

Native village

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The Valley of Jehoshaphat, Jerusalem

The Valley of Jehoshaphat, Jerusalem

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Ruins of Semua, The Holy land, Syria...

Ruins of Semua, The Holy land, Syria...

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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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St. Saba's palm-tree - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

St. Saba's palm-tree - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

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Sculpture : combat de Ramsès-Meïamoun contre les Khétas sur les bords de l'Oronte (Thèbes -- Ramesseum -- XIXe. dynastie)

Sculpture : combat de Ramsès-Meïamoun contre les Khétas sur les bords ...

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Interior of the temple of Aboo Simbel, The Holy land, Syria...

Interior of the temple of Aboo Simbel, The Holy land, Syria...

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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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The nilometer on the island of Rhoda, Cairo, The Holy land, Syria...

The nilometer on the island of Rhoda, Cairo, The Holy land, Syria...

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Modern mansion, showing the arabesque architecture of Cairo., The Holy land, Syria...

Modern mansion, showing the arabesque architecture of Cairo., The Holy...

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The village carpenter, 19th century photo of Palestine and Jerusalem

The village carpenter, 19th century photo of Palestine and Jerusalem

The American Colony in Jerusalem was a Christian utopian community that was established in Jerusalem in the late 19th century. The community was founded by a group of American and Swedish Christian fundamentali... More

Sinaitic inscriptions in Wádee El-Mukattab

Sinaitic inscriptions in Wádee El-Mukattab

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View at Hebron, Israel

View at Hebron, Israel

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Jerusalem, from the well of En-Rogel

Jerusalem, from the well of En-Rogel

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Entrance of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

Entrance of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

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The Mosque of Omar, &c., Jerusalem

The Mosque of Omar, &c., Jerusalem

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Absalom's Pillar -- Valley of Jehoshaphat, The Holy land, Syria...

Absalom's Pillar -- Valley of Jehoshaphat, The Holy land, Syria...

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Courbe et cours du Jordain. = Curve and course of the Jordan.

Courbe et cours du Jordain. = Curve and course of the Jordan.

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Semoah., Voyage d'exploration a la Mer Morte...

Semoah., Voyage d'exploration a la Mer Morte...

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Jericho, The Holy land, Syria...

Jericho, The Holy land, Syria...

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Hebron, The Holy land, Syria...

Hebron, The Holy land, Syria...

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Askelon, The Holy land, Syria...

Askelon, The Holy land, Syria...

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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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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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Encampment of the Aulad - Sa'id, The Holy land, Syria...

Encampment of the Aulad - Sa'id, The Holy land, Syria...

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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 Sh'afât, on the supposed site of Nob, the city of the priests.  The conical hill in the background is the artificial mound called Taliel-el-Fûl. By some writers Nob has been identified with El Isawîyeh, a village in the same district.

The village of Sh'afât, on the supposed site of Nob, the city of the p...

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Wady Maharraka, Nubia, The Holy land, Syria...

Wady Maharraka, Nubia, The Holy land, Syria...

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Obelisk at Luxor, The Holy land, Syria...

Obelisk at Luxor, The Holy land, Syria...

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Libyan chain of mountains, from the temple of Luxor., The Holy land, Syria...

Libyan chain of mountains, from the temple of Luxor., The Holy land, S...

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The approach to Nâblus, the ancient Shechem.  Through the olive groves on the eastern side of the city; the gate is shown beneath the minaret

The approach to Nâblus, the ancient Shechem. Through the olive groves...

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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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Gate of the Metwalis, or Bab Zuweyleh, Cairo, The Holy land, Syria...

Gate of the Metwalis, or Bab Zuweyleh, Cairo, The Holy land, Syria...

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Cairo : The aqueduct of the Nile from the island of Rhoda, The Holy land, Syria...

Cairo : The aqueduct of the Nile from the island of Rhoda, The Holy la...

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Cairo, looking west, The Holy land, Syria...

Cairo, looking west, The Holy land, Syria...

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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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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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St. Paul's Wall, Damascus - Early photography, Public domain image

St. Paul's Wall, Damascus - Early photography, Public domain image

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Tiberias, from the walls ; Safed in the distance, The Holy land, Syria...

Tiberias, from the walls ; Safed in the distance, The Holy land, Syria...

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Christian Church of St. George at Lud ancient Lydda, The Holy land, Syria...

Christian Church of St. George at Lud ancient Lydda, The Holy land, Sy...

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Ayun Musa. The Wells of Moses, Wilderness of Tyh, The Holy land, Syria...

Ayun Musa. The Wells of Moses, Wilderness of Tyh, The Holy land, Syria...

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Pyramids of Geezah, from the Nile, The Holy land, Syria...

Pyramids of Geezah, from the Nile, The Holy land, Syria...

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Temple at Tafa, in Nubia, The Holy land, Syria...

Temple at Tafa, in Nubia, The Holy land, Syria...

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Part of the Portico of Edfou, The Holy land, Syria...

Part of the Portico of Edfou, The Holy land, Syria...

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Great temple at Karnak, Thebes, The Holy land, Syria...

Great temple at Karnak, Thebes, The Holy land, Syria...

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Obelisk at Alexandria, commonly called Cleopatra's needle., The Holy land, Syria...

Obelisk at Alexandria, commonly called Cleopatra's needle., The Holy l...

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Temple at Esneh, The Holy land, Syria...

Temple at Esneh, The Holy land, Syria...

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The village of Sâlim, opposite the eastern entrance to the Vale of Shechem, which is seen beyond the broad plain of Mukhnah. It probably represents the Salem near to which John baptized his disciples

The village of Sâlim, opposite the eastern entrance to the Vale of She...

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Entrance to the cave at Beny Hassan, The Holy land, Syria...

Entrance to the cave at Beny Hassan, The Holy land, Syria...

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Egypt and Nubia, from the drawings made on the spot by  David Roberts, R.A. with historical descriptions by William Brockedon, F.R.S. . . .  Vol. 5, The Holy land, Syria...

Egypt and Nubia, from the drawings made on the spot by David Roberts,...

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Approach to the fortress at Ibrim, The Holy land, Syria...

Approach to the fortress at Ibrim, The Holy land, Syria...

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The Castle of Râsheiya.  The scene of a terrible massacre of Christians on June 4th, 1860

The Castle of Râsheiya. The scene of a terrible massacre of Christian...

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The church of Saint Anne, Beit Jibrîn. Called by the Arabs El Kenîseh ; it stands at one thousand and seventy two feet above the sea, opposite to Tell Sandannah (Santa Hanna?). It was originally a Byzantine church, but was restored by the Crusaders.

The church of Saint Anne, Beit Jibrîn. Called by the Arabs El Kenîseh ...

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Temple of Athor, Denderah - Egypt

Temple of Athor, Denderah - Egypt

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Mount Serbál, from the Wádee Feyrán

Mount Serbál, from the Wádee Feyrán

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Carte de la terre de Chanaan, avant le conquêtes de Josué.

Carte de la terre de Chanaan, avant le conquêtes de Josué.

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The shrine of the Holy Sepulchre, The Holy land, Syria...

The shrine of the Holy Sepulchre, The Holy land, Syria...

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Fountain of the Virgin, Nazareth, The Holy land, Syria...

Fountain of the Virgin, Nazareth, The Holy land, Syria...

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Mount Tabor, from the plain of Esdraelon, The Holy land, Syria...

Mount Tabor, from the plain of Esdraelon, The Holy land, Syria...

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Convent of the Terra Santa, Nazareth, The Holy land, Syria...

Convent of the Terra Santa, Nazareth, The Holy land, Syria...

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Church of St. Helena, Bethlehem, The Holy land, Syria...

Church of St. Helena, Bethlehem, The Holy land, Syria...

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Bethlehem, The Holy land, Syria...

Bethlehem, The Holy land, Syria...

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Ancient Watch-Tower, The Holy land, Syria...

Ancient Watch-Tower, The Holy land, Syria...

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Valley and Ruins of Khureitun, from the Cave of Adullam

Valley and Ruins of Khureitun, from the Cave of Adullam

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Ascent to the Summit of Sinai, The Holy land, Syria...

Ascent to the Summit of Sinai, The Holy land, Syria...

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Portico of the temple of Kalabshi, The Holy land, Syria...

Portico of the temple of Kalabshi, The Holy land, Syria...

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Part of the ruins of a temple on the island of Biggè, Nubia., The Holy land, Syria...

Part of the ruins of a temple on the island of Biggè, Nubia., The Holy...

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The Shrine of Neby Yûnas, at El Meshhad.  This is one of the many Moslem sanctuaries in Syria dedicated to the Prophet Jonah

The Shrine of Neby Yûnas, at El Meshhad. This is one of the many Mosl...

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Ruined mosques in the desert, west of the citadel., The Holy land, Syria...

Ruined mosques in the desert, west of the citadel., The Holy land, Syr...

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The Nahr Leddân, an affluent of the Jordan.  It joins the stream from Bâniâs four miles south of Tell el Kâdy

The Nahr Leddân, an affluent of the Jordan. It joins the stream from ...

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Mosques of Sultan Hassan, from the great square of the Rameyleh, The Holy land, Syria...

Mosques of Sultan Hassan, from the great square of the Rameyleh, The H...

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The letter writer, Cairo, The Holy land, Syria...

The letter writer, Cairo, The Holy land, Syria...

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A group in the slave-market in Cairo., The Holy land, Syria...

A group in the slave-market in Cairo., The Holy land, Syria...

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Medallion on the temple at Rûkhleh, outside the south wall, near the east corner; it is five feet in diameter. The upper part has been destroyed by gunpowder. The neighbouring village is inhabited by Druses

Medallion on the temple at Rûkhleh, outside the south wall, near the e...

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Mount Hermon from Râsheiya.  The name Hermon (like harem) signifies "unapproachable," or "the holy." The Sidonians called this Mount Sirion. The Arabic name Jebel esh Sheikh means "mountain of the aged" or "of the white-headed." It is also called Jebel eth Thelj, the "snow mountain."

Mount Hermon from Râsheiya. The name Hermon (like harem) signifies "u...

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The castle of Tripoli, a stronghold of the crusaders. It was converted into an imperial penitentiary by Midhat Pasha when he was governor-general of Syria. It stands on a narrow ridge, which slopes on the west towards the town, and on the east to the bed of the Kadîsha.

The castle of Tripoli, a stronghold of the crusaders. It was converted...

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Remains of a crusading fort at Tantûrah. Its shattered tower is thirty feet in height.  In the distance the village of Tantûrah appears, in the site of the ancient city of Dor.

Remains of a crusading fort at Tantûrah. Its shattered tower is thirty...

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