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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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Pool of Hezekiah from the w(est?) Jerusalem

Pool of Hezekiah from the w(est?) Jerusalem

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Interior of the Greek Church of the Holy Sepulchre, The Holy land, Syria...

Interior of the Greek Church of the Holy Sepulchre, The Holy land, Syr...

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Jerusalem from the road leading to Bethany, The Holy land, Syria...

Jerusalem from the road leading to Bethany, The Holy land, Syria...

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The tomb of Zacchariah, Valley of Jehoshaphat, The Holy land, Syria...

The tomb of Zacchariah, Valley of Jehoshaphat, The Holy land, Syria...

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Church of the Ascension, Mount of Olives

Church of the Ascension, Mount of Olives

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Calvary -- Holy Sepulchre, The Holy land, Syria...

Calvary -- Holy Sepulchre, The Holy land, Syria...

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Nabulous, the ancient Shechem, Israel

Nabulous, the ancient Shechem, Israel

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The shrine of the Annunciation, Nazareth, The Holy land, Syria...

The shrine of the Annunciation, Nazareth, The Holy land, Syria...

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Nazareth, from the north-west, Israel

Nazareth, from the north-west, Israel

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The town and lake of Tiberias, Israel

The town and lake of Tiberias, Israel

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The Holy Land. Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, Nubia from the drawings made on the spot by David Roberts, R.A. with the historical descriptions by the Rev. George Croly L.L.D. . . Vol. II, The Holy land, Syria...

The Holy Land. Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, Nubia from the drawings m...

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Ruins of the Church of St. John, Sebaste, The Holy land, Syria...

Ruins of the Church of St. John, Sebaste, The Holy land, Syria...

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Encampment of the pilgrims at Jericho, The Holy land, Syria...

Encampment of the pilgrims at Jericho, The Holy land, Syria...

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Source de Wady Hasbany., Voyage d'exploration a la Mer Morte...

Source de Wady Hasbany., Voyage d'exploration a la Mer Morte...

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St. Jean d'Acre, from the land, The Holy land, Syria...

St. Jean d'Acre, from the land, The Holy land, Syria...

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Arabs of the Desert, The Holy land, Syria...

Arabs of the Desert, The Holy land, Syria...

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Mount Hor, from the Cliffs Encircling Petra, The Holy land, Syria...

Mount Hor, from the Cliffs Encircling Petra, The Holy land, Syria...

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Excavations at the Eastern end of the Valley, The Holy land, Syria...

Excavations at the Eastern end of the Valley, The Holy land, Syria...

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Jebá, the ancient Geba of Benjamin.  The shrine of Jebá is called Neby Yakub (Prophet Jacob)

Jebá, the ancient Geba of Benjamin. The shrine of Jebá is called Neby...

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'Ain Hanîyeh, in the Valley of Roses, commonly called Philip's Fountain, and regarded as a sacred place by the Latins

'Ain Hanîyeh, in the Valley of Roses, commonly called Philip's Fountai...

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Joseph's tomb, from the north, showing the ruined kubbeh which adjoins it. The cenotaph and one of the pillars appear within the doorway

Joseph's tomb, from the north, showing the ruined kubbeh which adjoins...

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Karnak, Egypt, The Holy land, Syria...

Karnak, Egypt, The Holy land, Syria...

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Statues of Memon at Thebes, during the inundation., The Holy land, Syria...

Statues of Memon at Thebes, during the inundation., The Holy land, Syr...

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The Valley of Beit Jibrîn. With a distant view of the sea and sandy coast hills.  On the hillside on the left the entrance to one of the great caverns with which this district abounds is shown.  In the foreground a shepherd is sleeping; near to him are his dog and gun and double-reed pipe.

The Valley of Beit Jibrîn. With a distant view of the sea and sandy co...

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Valley of Berachah.  Jehosaphat's 'valley of blessing.' A wide open vale between Tekoa and the road from Hebron to Bethlehem. In the foreground there is a lime-kiln, and on the distant hill a ruined site, two thousand eight hundred and fifeen feet above the sea, called Khurbet Bereikuh.

Valley of Berachah. Jehosaphat's 'valley of blessing.' A wide open va...

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Engedi, the fountain of the Kid ('Ain Jidy). The sparkling limpid water is warm, rather sweet and impregnated with lime.  To the left there is an example of the remarkable esclepiad called in Arabic 'osher ; it bears a bladder-like fruit filled with long silky hairs, used by Arabs as tinder for their matchlocks.

Engedi, the fountain of the Kid ('Ain Jidy). The sparkling limpid wate...

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Cape Blanco, The Holy land, Syria...

Cape Blanco, The Holy land, Syria...

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Sculpture : camp de Ramsès-Meïamoun dans sa campagne contre les Khétas (Thèbes -- Ramesseum -- XIXe. dynastie)

Sculpture : camp de Ramsès-Meïamoun dans sa campagne contre les Khétas...

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Island of Graia, Gulf of Akabah, The Holy land, Syria...

Island of Graia, Gulf of Akabah, The Holy land, Syria...

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Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria, The Holy land, Syria...

Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria, The Holy land, Syria...

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Thebes, Egypt, The Holy land, Syria...

Thebes, Egypt, The Holy land, Syria...

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General view of the ruins of Luxor, from the Nile, The Holy land, Syria...

General view of the ruins of Luxor, from the Nile, The Holy land, Syri...

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Front elevation of the Great Temple of Aboo Simbel, Nubia., The Holy land, Syria...

Front elevation of the Great Temple of Aboo Simbel, Nubia., The Holy l...

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The temples of Aboo Simbel, from the Nile, The Holy land, Syria...

The temples of Aboo Simbel, from the Nile, The Holy land, Syria...

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Grand entrance to the temple at Luxor, The Holy land, Syria...

Grand entrance to the temple at Luxor, The Holy land, Syria...

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Temple of Typho at Denderah - Egypt

Temple of Typho at Denderah - Egypt

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Pyramids and sphinx, Egypt; Drudical stone in Perisa

Pyramids and sphinx, Egypt; Drudical stone in Perisa

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The Convent of Sinai and Plain of Er-Ráhà

The Convent of Sinai and Plain of Er-Ráhà

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The Wádee El-Mukattab, Sinai - Early photography, Public domain image

The Wádee El-Mukattab, Sinai - Early photography, Public domain image

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Stone of the unction -- Church of the Holy Sepulchre, The Holy land, Syria...

Stone of the unction -- Church of the Holy Sepulchre, The Holy land, S...

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Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives

Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives

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Tiberias, from the south, Israel

Tiberias, from the south, Israel

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The sea of Tiberias, looking towards Bashan, The Holy land, Syria...

The sea of Tiberias, looking towards Bashan, The Holy land, Syria...

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The largest of the cedars, Mount Lebanon

The largest of the cedars, Mount Lebanon

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Entrance to Nablous, The Holy land, Syria...

Entrance to Nablous, The Holy land, Syria...

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Jacob's well at Shechem, The Holy land, Syria...

Jacob's well at Shechem, The Holy land, Syria...

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The Dead Sea, looking towards Moab, The Holy land, Syria...

The Dead Sea, looking towards Moab, The Holy land, Syria...

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Wady Hasbany., Voyage d'exploration a la Mer Morte...

Wady Hasbany., Voyage d'exploration a la Mer Morte...

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

Chapel of the Convent of St. Catherine, on Mount Sinai, The Holy land,...

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List of Subjects, The Holy land, Syria...

List of Subjects, The Holy land, Syria...

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General view of the island of Philae, Nubia, The Holy land, Syria...

General view of the island of Philae, Nubia, The Holy land, Syria...

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A threshing-floor.  Peasants winnowing grain with large wooden forks, and a team dragging a sledge, the under surface of which is armed with sharp flints, to cut up the straw

A threshing-floor. Peasants winnowing grain with large wooden forks, ...

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Egypt &  Nubia. From drawings made on the spot by David Roberts, R.A., with historical decriptions by William Brockedon, F.R.S Lithographed by Louis Haghe. Vol. 3, The Holy land, Syria...

Egypt & Nubia. From drawings made on the spot by David Roberts, R.A.,...

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Edfou, Egypt, The Holy land, Syria...

Edfou, Egypt, The Holy land, Syria...

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Principal mosque at Boulak, The Holy land, Syria...

Principal mosque at Boulak, The Holy land, Syria...

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Tower of the castle at Caeserea. Built by the crusaders.  It probably occupies the site of "Strato's tower," which was succeeded by the "Tower Drusus" of Herod.

Tower of the castle at Caeserea. Built by the crusaders. It probably ...

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Jezîrat Far'on, the Isle of Pharaoh.  At the head of the Gulf of 'Akabah, as seen from the western shore.  The castle which crowns it was built by the Crusaders; the mosque and other Saracenic structures are attributed to Saladin.

Jezîrat Far'on, the Isle of Pharaoh. At the head of the Gulf of 'Akab...

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La danse de l'Almée, Art print depicting dance

La danse de l'Almée, Art print depicting dance

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Jerusalem, from Mount Scopus - Early photography, Public domain image

Jerusalem, from Mount Scopus - Early photography, Public domain image

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The Theatre, The Holy land, Syria...

The Theatre, The Holy land, Syria...

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Site of Petra, The Holy land, Syria...

Site of Petra, The Holy land, Syria...

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Ruins of Luxor from the southwest, The Holy land, Syria...

Ruins of Luxor from the southwest, The Holy land, Syria...

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Ruins of the Memnonium, Thebes., The Holy land, Syria...

Ruins of the Memnonium, 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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The Southern end of the Dead Sea from Engedi.  Showing the peninsula called El Lisân (the tongue) which may easily be mistaken for an island.

The Southern end of the Dead Sea from Engedi. Showing the peninsula c...

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

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

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Sea Tiberius; General view of Ramleh; Mar Saba Convent; 440 Capharnaum; General view of Beyrout; 212 Nazareth (Palestine); Mount Tabor;  426 Fontaine de la vierge; Dervicherie convent, Damascus

Sea Tiberius; General view of Ramleh; Mar Saba Convent; 440 Capharnaum...

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Mosque of suburb of el Meidan near cemetery, Damascus, Syria

Mosque of suburb of el Meidan near cemetery, Damascus, Syria

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Tomb of St. James, Valley of Jehoshaphat, The Holy land, Syria...

Tomb of St. James, Valley of Jehoshaphat, The Holy land, Syria...

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Jerusalem from the South, The Holy land, Syria...

Jerusalem from the South, The Holy land, Syria...

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Jerusalem in the Mount of Olives, The Holy land, Syria...

Jerusalem in the Mount of Olives, The Holy land, Syria...

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Convent of Mar-Saba, Israel

Convent of Mar-Saba, Israel

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Nazareth, general view, The Holy land, Syria...

Nazareth, general view, The Holy land, Syria...

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Fountain of Cana, The Holy land, Syria...

Fountain of Cana, The Holy land, Syria...

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Convent of St. Saba, The Holy land, Syria...

Convent of St. Saba, The Holy land, Syria...

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Chapel of St. Saba, The Holy land, Syria...

Chapel of St. Saba, The Holy land, Syria...

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Wilderness of Engedi, near the Convent of St. Saba, The Holy land, Syria...

Wilderness of Engedi, near the Convent of St. Saba, The Holy land, Syr...

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Kefr et Tur, the village on the summit of Olivet, from the so-called "Crusaders' Field," where an ox and an ass yoked together are dragging a primitive plough

Kefr et Tur, the village on the summit of Olivet, from the so-called "...

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Sidon, general view, The Holy land, Syria...

Sidon, general view, The Holy land, Syria...

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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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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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View from under the portico of the temple of Edfou, Upper Egypt, The Holy land, Syria...

View from under the portico of the temple of Edfou, Upper Egypt, The H...

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Temple at A'mada Hassaia, Nubia, The Holy land, Syria...

Temple at A'mada Hassaia, Nubia, The Holy land, Syria...

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Hadjar Silsilis, The Holy land, Syria...

Hadjar Silsilis, The Holy land, Syria...

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Lateral view of the temple called the Typhonaeum at Dendera, The Holy land, Syria...

Lateral view of the temple called the Typhonaeum at Dendera, The Holy ...

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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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