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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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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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The ruins of Tell Hûm. By several authorities the place is regarded as the site of Capernaum. The principle building, of which remains exist, was constructed of white limestone, but the ruins around it are of black basalt.

The ruins of Tell Hûm. By several authorities the place is regarded a...

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Cæsarea Philippi. - Engraving, Public domain image

Cæsarea Philippi. - Engraving, Public domain image

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Sculptured niches dedicated to Pan, at Cæsarea Philippi, in the face of the cliff, south of the cavern from which the Jordan springs. A peasant with his double-reed Pandean pipes and his flock of long-eared sheep appropriately occupies the foreground.

Sculptured niches dedicated to Pan, at Cæsarea Philippi, in the face o...

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A narrow by-way in Damascus. The upper stories and projecting windows are constructed of poplar stems, filled in with sun-dried bricks, placed diagonally and plastered over with clay

A narrow by-way in Damascus. The upper stories and projecting windows...

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Waterfall of the Upper Barada, near Zebedâny. Here the stream is augmented by the outfall of Wâdy el Kûrn

Waterfall of the Upper Barada, near Zebedâny. Here the stream is augm...

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South wing of the portico of the Great Temple, Ba'albek. The floor of the portico is twenty feet above the level of the adjoining ground, and it is probable that it was approached from the east by a broad flight of steps

South wing of the portico of the Great Temple, Ba'albek. The floor of...

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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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Sand-storm in the desert. The dreaded khamseen (wind and sand storm) very frequently overtakes the traveller in the region between 'Ayún Músa and Wâdy Amârah. Dean Stanley, Neibhur, Miss Martineau all encountered it here.

Sand-storm in the desert. The dreaded khamseen (wind and sand storm) v...

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'El Maharrad,' Pharan (Feirân). These ruins are all that remain of the great church and old monastic establishment of Pharan. The Bedawin grow small patches of maize, bearded wheat, and tobacco about here.

'El Maharrad,' Pharan (Feirân). These ruins are all that remain of the...

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The road up Nagb Buderah. By this pass travellers usually approach Mukatteb from Egypt.

The road up Nagb Buderah. By this pass travellers usually approach Muk...

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Near the mouth of the Wâdy Taibeiyeh, looking north west.

Near the mouth of the Wâdy Taibeiyeh, looking north west.

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El Buwieb, the "gate" of Feirân. A narrow passage between the rocks, about one hundred feet by twenty long.

El Buwieb, the "gate" of Feirân. A narrow passage between the rocks, ...

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View of the Nile from the tombs of Beny Hasan. These grottos, the interior of one of which is also shown, were excavated by a single family of the time of the Twelfth Dynasty.

View of the Nile from the tombs of Beny Hasan. These grottos, the inte...

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One of the 'Tombs of the Memlûks.' On Mount Mukattam. In the foreground is the musattah, or camel-litter, ordinarily used by pilgrims.

One of the 'Tombs of the Memlûks.' On Mount Mukattam. In the foregroun...

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The "Virgin's tree." At the time of the inauguration of the Suez Canal this tree was presented to the Empress Eugénie by the Khedive. The garden in which it stands is watered by means of a double sakîyeh supplied from a reservoir fed by springs.

The "Virgin's tree." At the time of the inauguration of the Suez Cana...

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Near the mouth of Wâdy Sh'reich. The scene of the worship of the golden calf was placed by early tradition at the mouth of this valley.

Near the mouth of Wâdy Sh'reich. The scene of the worship of the golde...

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Nubian water-wheel. In Nubia these sâkiyehs take the place of shadûfs of Upper Egypt, and though they are costly to erect they effect a considerable saving of labor.

Nubian water-wheel. In Nubia these sâkiyehs take the place of shadûfs...

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A Bedouin of the Haurân. Bedouins (more correctly Bedawîn) occupy the north-west district of the Haurân; the plain is inhabited by peasants, and the Druses for many centuries have colonised the mountain range

A Bedouin of the Haurân. Bedouins (more correctly Bedawîn) occupy the ...

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Entrance to the ruins of Ba'albek. At the south-west corner, through a long vaulted passage like a railway tunnel under the great platform. Two of these great vaults run parallel with each other, from east to west, and are connected by a third running at right angles to them from north and south.

Entrance to the ruins of Ba'albek. At the south-west corner, through ...

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The fountain of Akfa (Apheca). Source of the Adonis riverr (Nafr Ibrahim). Close to this spot are the remains of a famous temple of Venus, which was destroyed by the order of Constantine.

The fountain of Akfa (Apheca). Source of the Adonis riverr (Nafr Ibrah...

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The gorge of the Kadîsha -- Lebanon

The gorge of the Kadîsha -- Lebanon

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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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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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Site of Ai. Its only name now is Et Tell, "the heap"

Site of Ai. Its only name now is Et Tell, "the heap"

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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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Nablus, the ancient Shechem. - Engraving, Public domain image

Nablus, the ancient Shechem. - Engraving, Public domain image

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Ancient copy of the Samaritan Pentateuch. In a silver-gilt case; it is protected by a red satin cover embroidered with inscriptions in gold thread

Ancient copy of the Samaritan Pentateuch. In a silver-gilt case; it i...

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Tiberias., Egypt - Engraving, Public domain image

Tiberias., Egypt - Engraving, Public domain image

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The Jordan at Bâniâs (Cæsarea Philippi). Bâniâs is merely the Arabic pronunciation of the ancient Panias of the Greeks and Romans. In the foreground is a peasant carrying a plough.

The Jordan at Bâniâs (Cæsarea Philippi). Bâniâs is merely the Arabic ...

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The cliffs of Sûk Wâdy, Barada. A modern bridge of a single arch spans the river, and the road crosses from the right to the left bank. This is the narrowest part of the gorge, and the cliffs that shut it in are not more than a hundred feet apart.

The cliffs of Sûk Wâdy, Barada. A modern bridge of a single arch span...

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The south-east corner of the Temple of the Sun, Ba'albek. At the east end of this temple there was a vestibule with a row of fluted columns within the outer line of plain columns; only two of these are now standing

The south-east corner of the Temple of the Sun, Ba'albek. At the east...

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The castle of the Museilihah ("The palace of weapons"). It stands on a precipitous rock by the Nahr el Jozeh, in the middle of a wooded valley, and commands the pass. It was until recently occupied by a band of brigands, the terror of travellers.

The castle of the Museilihah ("The palace of weapons"). It stands on a...

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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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Tarfah or tamarisk grove, Wâdy es Sheikh. This fine grove is called Tarfat el Gidarin. The wâdy itself cuts through the granite wall which fences in Sinai.

Tarfah or tamarisk grove, Wâdy es Sheikh. This fine grove is called Ta...

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Tomb- mosque of El- Ashraf Barsabay. In the Eastern Cemetary, or so-called "Tomb of the Khalifs." It is constructed of alternate courses of pale red and yellowish white limestone. Barsabay died A.D. 1438

Tomb- mosque of El- Ashraf Barsabay. In the Eastern Cemetary, or so-c...

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Philae., Egypt - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

Philae., Egypt - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

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Village barbers. The two singular structures on the left are pigeon-houses. The domes are formed of earthen pots of oval form ; each pair of pigeons occupies a separate pot. These birds are kept solely for the sake of the manure they yield.

Village barbers. The two singular structures on the left are pigeon-ho...

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In a Cairo garden. Where the date-palm, the Cactus optunia, almond-trees, acacias, and sycamores, the common trees of the country, flourish. During the reign of the Khedive Isma'îl about two hundred different kinds of trees, chiefly of East Indian origin, were planted in great numbers in the new parks and gardens of Cairo.

In a Cairo garden. Where the date-palm, the Cactus optunia, almond-tr...

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The citadel, Damascus. A large oblong structure surrounded by a moat. There are twelve projecting towers, two of which are shown above. In the foreground there is a café, in the upper balcony of which a turbaned player holds up a winning card exultingly.

The citadel, Damascus. A large oblong structure surrounded by a moat....

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A water-wheel (sâkiyeh) on the canal. When the creaking wooden wheels are in motion the earthenware jars, strung to ropes made of palm fibre, revolve, alternately dripping into the water and emptying themselves into a trough connected with a reservoir.

A water-wheel (sâkiyeh) on the canal. When the creaking wooden wheels...

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A Ptolemaic temple, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the Egyptian Aphrodite, and famous for its portaits of Cleopatra.

A Ptolemaic temple, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the Egyptian Aphr...

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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

Nazareth from the south, now called En Nâsirah. The large building on ...

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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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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 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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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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Mount Hermon - Engraving, Public domain image

Mount Hermon - Engraving, Public domain image

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Pottery, Râsheiyet el Fûkhâr; this place, as its name implies, is famous for its potter's clay. Its furnaces are dome-shaped and capable of burning enormous jars. The potter, mounted on a high seat, sets the wheel in motion with his foot and shapes the clay with his hand. The man beyond is adding handles to the jars.

Pottery, Râsheiyet el Fûkhâr; this place, as its name implies, is famo...

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Greek inscription on an ancient and disused doorway of the Great Mosque. In the south wall; it can only be seen from the roof of the Silversmiths' Bazaar. The words are, "Thy kingdom, O Christ, is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations."

Greek inscription on an ancient and disused doorway of the Great Mosqu...

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Sur'ah, the ancient Zorah. The birthplace of Sampson. It is five miles south of Latrôn, on a conical hill on the north side of the Wâdy es Sur'ar (The valley of Sorek).

Sur'ah, the ancient Zorah. The birthplace of Sampson. It is five mil...

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'Ain el Weibeh, on the border of Edom, in the valley of El Jeib. The name signifies "hole with water.: Many authorities regard this now deserted place as the site of Kadesh Barnea.

'Ain el Weibeh, on the border of Edom, in the valley of El Jeib. The ...

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Aswân, the Syene of Juvenal. The chief entrance to the town is beneath the two noble lebbekh trees to the left of the minaret, and opposite the landing place for streamers. Dahabîyehs moor higher up, as is shown in the foreground.

Aswân, the Syene of Juvenal. The chief entrance to the town is beneat...

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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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