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148. Jaffa. Vue de la mer., Israel

148. Jaffa. Vue de la mer., Israel

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Mount Carmel 1. The great monastery of the Carmelites 2. Where Elias sacrificed 3. The river Kishon 4. The haven of St. John d'Acre 5. The town of St. Jon d'Acre 6. The river Belus

Mount Carmel 1. The great monastery of the Carmelites 2. Where Elias s...

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The temple area, no. 1 - Early photography, Public domain image

The temple area, no. 1 - Early photography, Public domain image

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186 Olivier du jardin de Gethsimanie Jerusalem

186 Olivier du jardin de Gethsimanie Jerusalem

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Jehoshaphat: Ist & IId stations of the "Street of Pain"; 158 Arch of "Ecce Homo"; IIId station of the "Street of Pain"; Ve station; View from mosque, Damascus; 411 Convent Cophte, IXe station

Jehoshaphat: Ist & IId stations of the "Street of Pain"; 158 Arch of "...

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The Chapel of Helena, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, showing the entrance to the Cave of the Cross

The Chapel of Helena, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, showing the entran...

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Street of the Gate of the Chain, a narrow picturesque street, with projecting lattice-work windows of many kinds

Street of the Gate of the Chain, a narrow picturesque street, with pro...

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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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Mount Scopus from St. Stephen's gate, Mohammedan tombs in the foreground

Mount Scopus from St. Stephen's gate, Mohammedan tombs in the foregrou...

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Mar Saba, Valley of the Kedron - Engraving, Public domain image

Mar Saba, Valley of the Kedron - Engraving, Public domain image

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View from upper Beth-Horon, looking westward, to the Mediterranean Sea, at sunset

View from upper Beth-Horon, looking westward, to the Mediterranean Sea...

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Wady-el-Jib, a characteristic example of a valley in the favoured territory of Ephraim. The olive-trees, shading the ancient foot-paths, proclaim that a village is near.

Wady-el-Jib, a characteristic example of a valley in the favoured terr...

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Jewish shrine at Meirôn. The town of Safed appears on the hill beyond, and on the right there is a glimpse of the Sea of Galilee. During the annual festival pilgrims burn shawls, robes, and kerchiefs, more or less costly, at this venerated shrine.

Jewish shrine at Meirôn. The town of Safed appears on the hill beyond...

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The River Hasbâny, the northern tributary of the Jordan, fringed with oleanders and willows, and crossed by the Jisr el Ghûjar

The River Hasbâny, the northern tributary of the Jordan, fringed with ...

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The cliffs of Wâdy Leimôn, pierced with holes in which a great variety of birds find safe retreat. The bed of the valley is in some places very narrow and difficult to traverse.

The cliffs of Wâdy Leimôn, pierced with holes in which a great variety...

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The citadel of the Castle of Subeibeh, from within the castle walls, which enclose an olive-grove. It is two thousand three hundred feet above the sea-level.

The citadel of the Castle of Subeibeh, from within the castle walls, w...

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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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The gorge of the Bûrada (Abana), through which the new French road approaches Damascus. At the outlet of this gorge the stream is divided into seven branches, two of which supply the fountain in the city, and the rest are used to irrigate the fields and gardens.

The gorge of the Bûrada (Abana), through which the new French road app...

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The Mohammedan day school in the Shoemakers' Bazaar. The pupils are seated on the floor of a shop, each holding a wooden tablet, on which the lesson is written; and they intone it together, rocking themselves to and fro all the while

The Mohammedan day school in the Shoemakers' Bazaar. The pupils are s...

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Road and tablets cut in the cliff of Wâdy Barada. On the north or left bank of the river

Road and tablets cut in the cliff of Wâdy Barada. On the north or lef...

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List of illustrations - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

List of illustrations - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

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Contents, Egypt - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

Contents, Egypt - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

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Contents, Egypt - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

Contents, Egypt - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

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Looking towards Tyre from Nâkûrah. An old olive-tree in the foreground and a Muslim cemetary on the hillside.

Looking towards Tyre from Nâkûrah. An old olive-tree in the foregroun...

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Wâdy et Tuffâh, commonly called the vale of Eschol. The peasants grouped in the foreground are under the southern branches of Abraham's oak. In the distance the minaret of the great mosque of Sheikh 'Ali Bakka, Hebron, may be distinguished.

Wâdy et Tuffâh, commonly called the vale of Eschol. The peasants group...

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Cliffs of the Sîk, Petra. Showing the western outlet of the great defile opposite to the rock-cut amphitheatre represented on page 216.

Cliffs of the Sîk, Petra. Showing the western outlet of the great def...

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Shocoh, the camp of the Philistines. This site, now called Shuweikeh, is marked by extensive ruins, large terebinth-trees, and a Mohammadan shrine dedicated to Sheikh Abû Helâl.

Shocoh, the camp of the Philistines. This site, now called Shuweikeh,...

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The rocks at Sarâbít el Khâdim ; and the temple enclosure. There are two temples, of different dates. The one not shown here is formed of two chambers excavated in the rock, having a walled continuation in front.

The rocks at Sarâbít el Khâdim ; and the temple enclosure. There are t...

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Wâdy Amârah. Of Wâdy Amârah, some forty miles away from Ayún Músa, Professor Palmer says, 'There is no other water but this (at Bir Abu Suweirah, twelve miles distant) in or near Wâdy Amârah.' A proof that this wâdy is not to be identified with the Marah of the Bible.

Wâdy Amârah. Of Wâdy Amârah, some forty miles away from Ayún Músa, Pr...

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Under the palms, 'Ayun Músa. 'It is a strange spot- this plot of tamarisks' (and palms) 'with its seventeen wells - literally an island in the desert and now used as the Richmond of Suez- a comparison which chiefly serves to show what a place Suez itself must be!' -- (Stanley)

Under the palms, 'Ayun Músa. 'It is a strange spot- this plot of tamar...

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Wâdy Maghâra, Sinai. - Engraving, Public domain image

Wâdy Maghâra, Sinai. - Engraving, Public domain image

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A spring in Wâdy Feirân. To the Bedawin of Sinai, Feirân realizes paradise.

A spring in Wâdy Feirân. To the Bedawin of Sinai, Feirân realizes par...

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In the shoe bazaar. This was formerly a school, an interesting building now in a very dilapadated condition. The gateway, however, is still preserved.

In the shoe bazaar. This was formerly a school, an interesting buildin...

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Carpet bazaar. There are two carpet bazaars in the Khân-El-Khalîly. The larger one is established in the picturesque court of a cuilding of the thirteenth century, a portion of which is shown above. Here may be seen carpets from India and Persia and from every part of the Turkish empire.

Carpet bazaar. There are two carpet bazaars in the Khân-El-Khalîly. T...

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The great temple at Karnak. - Engraving, Public domain image

The great temple at Karnak. - Engraving, Public domain image

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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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The Valley of the Tombs of the Kings. The interior of one of the tombs, dimly lighted by those torches wherewith travellers blacken and destroy monuments, is shown beneath.

The Valley of the Tombs of the Kings. The interior of one of the tombs...

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Tomb-mosque of Kaît Bay. In the Eastern Cemetary. It is constructed of alternate courses of pale red and yellowish white limestone. Kaît Bay died A.D. 1496.

Tomb-mosque of Kaît Bay. In the Eastern Cemetary. It is constructed ...

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Bazaar in Bûlâk. Bûlâk is the river harbor of Cairo ; here goods from Upper Egypt, Nubia, and central Africa are landed, and the bazaars are often crowded with natives of distant provinces during the busy season.

Bazaar in Bûlâk. Bûlâk is the river harbor of Cairo ; here goods from...

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A suburban cafe. the two men on the bench in the foreground are playing a game called mankalah; small pebbles are placed, according to certain rules, in hemispherical holes in a board. This game exercises the powers of calculation; and it is often played at cafes. The loser is expected to pay not only for the coffee drunk by himself and his antagonist, but by the spectators of the game.

A suburban cafe. the two men on the bench in the foreground are playi...

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The gateway of Asyût. It opens into a large gateway court which forms part of the governor's palace and leads into the town.

The gateway of Asyût. It opens into a large gateway court which forms ...

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The temple and city of Jerusalem, may it be restored

The temple and city of Jerusalem, may it be restored

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The Mount of Olives, from Mount Zion

The Mount of Olives, from Mount Zion

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Caverns in the cliffs of Wâdy Leimôn. The upper portion of Wâdy el Amûd, the Valley of the Column

Caverns in the cliffs of Wâdy Leimôn. The upper portion of Wâdy el Am...

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Remains of a synagogue at Kefr Beirim. The village of Beirim, with its remarkable ruins, stands on the summit of a peak north-west of Meirôn. Its present inhabitants are chiefly Maronites

Remains of a synagogue at Kefr Beirim. The village of Beirim, with it...

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Tomb at Kedes, the ancient Kedesh Naphtali. Thirty-five feet square; piers at the corners support round arches twenty-one feet high. Between the arches were the places for internment, three between each and one on either side of the door. The arches were formerly walled up and the building was covered with a dome.

Tomb at Kedes, the ancient Kedesh Naphtali. Thirty-five feet square; ...

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The temple at Deir el 'Ashâir. It stands on a platform of massive masonry, one hundred and twenty-six feet long by sixty-nine feet wide, and about twenty feet high on the eastern side, which faces Mount Hermon. The village is inhabited by a few families of Druses and Christians.

The temple at Deir el 'Ashâir. It stands on a platform of massive mas...

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The large plane-tree, Damascus. It is nearly forty feet in circumference. A peasant and his plough are resting against it, and in its shade a carperter is working, steadying his bow saw with his naked foot.

The large plane-tree, Damascus. It is nearly forty feet in circumfere...

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Palmyra., Egypt - Engraving, Public domain image

Palmyra., Egypt - Engraving, Public domain image

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Modern aqueduct on the Nahr el Kelb near to which are the newly discovered Assyrian tablets relating to Nebuchadnezzar.

Modern aqueduct on the Nahr el Kelb near to which are the newly discov...

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Enceinte du temple, piscine probatique

Enceinte du temple, piscine probatique

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Luigi Mayer - The Mount of Olives

Luigi Mayer - The Mount of Olives

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Luigi Mayer - Nazareth - Engraving, Public domain image

Luigi Mayer - Nazareth - Engraving, Public domain image

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Jerusalem von Südost., Israel, Dorot Jewish Books Division

Jerusalem von Südost., Israel, Dorot Jewish Books Division

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Luigi Mayer - Pool of Bethesda Jerusalem

Luigi Mayer - Pool of Bethesda Jerusalem

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Entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, pilgrims buying rosaries and relics in the forecourt

Entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, pilgrims buying rosaries...

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At the Bosphorus, Dorot Jewish Books Division

At the Bosphorus, Dorot Jewish Books Division

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A grocer's shop, Jerusalem. Two peasant women seated in the foreground, and a man of Silwan (Siloam) carrying a patched goat's skin filled with water from Job's Well

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Interior of the Dome of the Rock showing a portion of the inner circle of piers and columns and the fine wrought-iron screen

Interior of the Dome of the Rock showing a portion of the inner circle...

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The village of Siloam from the tomb of St. James, shewing a portion of the great Jewish cemetery on the western slope of the Mount of Olives

The village of Siloam from the tomb of St. James, shewing a portion of...

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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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Well of Zacharias and Elisabeth, 'Ain Kârim, near the supposed site of their summer dwelling, where the Virgin is said to have visited them.

Well of Zacharias and Elisabeth, 'Ain Kârim, near the supposed site o...

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Nazareth from the south, now called En Nâsirah. The large building on the hill of Neby Sa'în is the English Orphanage for Girls

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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 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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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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Rivers of Damascus. - Engraving, Public domain image

Rivers of Damascus. - Engraving, Public domain image

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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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Gold and Silver Smiths' Bazaar, Damascus. A large nearly square court; the blackened roof is supported by arches and massive piers. It is so noisy that sales are often effected by means of signs. The man in the foreground holds up three fingers to show that he will sell a certain article for three pieces of money, the buyer (a veiled woman) offers two.

Gold and Silver Smiths' Bazaar, Damascus. A large nearly square court...

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Bridge in the Shoemakers' Bazaar, Damascus. A camel and a little group of people can be seen through the grated window, passing over the bridge. In the foreground there is a pleasantly situated café.

Bridge in the Shoemakers' Bazaar, Damascus. A camel and a little grou...

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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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Under the natural bridge, Lebanon. The stream, after passing under the bridge, descends the mountain-side through a glen like a huge fissure, and then dashes over a ledge of rock in sheets of foam.

Under the natural bridge, Lebanon. The stream, after passing under the...

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Roman bridge near Juneh. It spans a little stream called Ma'amiltein, which in the water flows from the hills to the beautiful bay of Juneh. Adjoining the bridge there is a Syrian khan.

Roman bridge near Juneh. It spans a little stream called Ma'amiltein, ...

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The castle and the harbour of Saida, the ancient Sidon. Called Kul'at el Bahr (Castle on the Sea). It stands on a rocky island opposite the north-east end of the town, with which it is connected by an embankment with arches.

The castle and the harbour of Saida, the ancient Sidon. Called Kul'at ...

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El Mahrakah, the place of Elijah's sacrifice. At the south-eastern point of the range of Carmel. In the foreground is the green knoll called Tell el Kassîs (the Hill of the Priests), close to which the Kishon flows.

El Mahrakah, the place of Elijah's sacrifice. At the south-eastern po...

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The plains of Esdraelon from the heights above El Mahrakah, looking towards the south-east. In the distance, in a central position, the village of Zerîn (Jezreel), with its white castle, is easily distinguished. On the left rises Jebel Duby (Little Hermon), and on the right are the mountains of Gilboa.

The plains of Esdraelon from the heights above El Mahrakah, looking to...

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The grotto known as the "school of the prophets," to which pilgrimmages are made by Mohammadans, in honor of Elijah. The house on the left is modern but occupies the site of an ancient chapel. It is opposite the entrance of the cave.

The grotto known as the "school of the prophets," to which pilgrimmag...

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The Bay of 'Akka from the slopes of Carmel. With the ruined castle of Haifa in the foreground and a glimpse of the town of Haifa at the foot of the castle-hill ; in the distance the city of 'Akka is clearly shown.

The Bay of 'Akka from the slopes of Carmel. With the ruined castle of ...

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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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Ruins of Ashkelon, from the North. Showing fortifications at the north-west corner of the city. The western wall was about twelve hundred feet in length and followed the lines of the edge of the cliffs which are from thirty to seventy feet in height. The conquest of Ascalon by Rameses II is recorded on the walls of the Temple of Karnac.

Ruins of Ashkelon, from the North. Showing fortifications at the nort...

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Yabneh, the ancient Jabneh. Called also Jabneel, and by the Greeks Jamnia. It is a large village, four miles from the seashore, surrounded by orchards. Its mosque was once a Christian church. Its port, once the rival of Joppa, has now almost entirely disappeared.

Yabneh, the ancient Jabneh. Called also Jabneel, and by the Greeks Jam...

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The cliffs, mines and Egyptian tablets of Maghârah. These mines were worked more than four thousand years ago.

The cliffs, mines and Egyptian tablets of Maghârah. These mines were ...

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The outlet of Wâdy Nagb Buderah, in the Seih Sidreh. The Acacia seyal is the shittah or shittim tree of the Bible. The "seyal" is the only timber tree of any size in the Arabian desert.

The outlet of Wâdy Nagb Buderah, in the Seih Sidreh. The Acacia seyal ...

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Interior of the church of the convent of Saint Catherine. The framework of the door leading into the nave is richly decorated ; its panels are embellished with enamels. From the ceiling hang numerous silver lamps and ostrich eggs suspended by long cord.

Interior of the church of the convent of Saint Catherine. The framewo...

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Rocks in the ravine of Sarâbit el Khâdim. And a natural gallery in the same ravine. Wind and storm have worn these sandstone rocks into the most fantastic shapes.

Rocks in the ravine of Sarâbit el Khâdim. And a natural gallery in the...

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The obelisk of Luxor. The hieroglyphics are cleanly and deeply cut in the red granite. The fellow of this monolith has been carried away to Paris, and set up in the Place de la Concorde.

The obelisk of Luxor. The hieroglyphics are cleanly and deeply cut in...

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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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The Dôm palm. Groups of these eccentric-looking trees form a characteristic feature of the scenery of upper Egypt. They are not found south of the Thebaïd.

The Dôm palm. Groups of these eccentric-looking trees form a characte...

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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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Rock tombs or Gebel-es-Silsileh. At this point the Nile is scarcely eleven hundred feet wide. The rocky barrier through which the river has forced its way is honeycombed with grottoes of the time of the great Theban dynasties.

Rock tombs or Gebel-es-Silsileh. At this point the Nile is scarcely e...

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Fountains in the court of the mosque of Sultan Hasan. The recess beyond it on the eastern side of the court is the sanctuary. The arch is ninety feet in height.

Fountains in the court of the mosque of Sultan Hasan. The recess beyo...

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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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Grand column of Karnak. At the west entrance to the Hall of Columns. The central avenue is here seen from the opposite end to that shown on the engraving on page 449.

Grand column of Karnak. At the west entrance to the Hall of Columns. ...

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Ma'yan Músa, the spring of Moses, Sinai. At this spring, rising up in a cool shady rock-grotto, the Bedawin believe Moses to have watered Jethro's rocks.

Ma'yan Músa, the spring of Moses, Sinai. At this spring, rising up in...

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The temple of Kom Ombo, Half buried in sand-drifts, and half fallen over the river bank, the temple of Kom Ombo is one of the lonliest, and, at a distance, the most impressive of the smaller shrines of Egypt.

The temple of Kom Ombo, Half buried in sand-drifts, and half fallen o...

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Hypaethral temple at Philae. Commonly known as 'Pharoah's bed.' One of the gems of Egypt, and exquisitely set.

Hypaethral temple at Philae. Commonly known as 'Pharoah's bed.' One of...

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David's Well. Bethlehemite women filing goat-skins and water-jars

David's Well. Bethlehemite women filing goat-skins and water-jars

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Mount Hermon - Engraving, Public domain image

Mount Hermon - Engraving, Public domain image

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