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A camping-place in the wilderness of Sinai

A camping-place in the wilderness of Sinai

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Wady Feyran in the wilderness of Sinai

Wady Feyran in the wilderness of Sinai

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Costumes et portraits. 1. L'Emir Hâggy [Amir al-Hajj]; 2. Habitans de l'oasis et du Mont Sinaï; 3. Le Cheykh Sâdât; 4. Le joueur de violon; 5. Habitant de Damas [Damascus].

Costumes et portraits. 1. L'Emir Hâggy [Amir al-Hajj]; 2. Habitans de ...

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The Shrine of the Holy Sepulchre. The enormous candles at the entrance are lighted only on important festivals

The Shrine of the Holy Sepulchre. The enormous candles at the entrance...

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Flore d'Arabie Pétrée : fig. 1. Leobordea lotoidea; fig. 2. Molucella microphylla; fig. 3. Mathiola linearis; fig. 4. Buphthalmum arabicum; fig. 5. Trigonella arabica; fig. 6. Hypecoum dimidiatum.

Flore d'Arabie Pétrée : fig. 1. Leobordea lotoidea; fig. 2. Molucella ...

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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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Mosque of the Fountain, 'Ain Kârim. Peasant-women washing clothes by beating them on blocks of stone

Mosque of the Fountain, 'Ain Kârim. Peasant-women washing clothes by ...

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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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'Anâta, on the site of Anathoth. There are the remains of ancient foundations here, and the quarries still supply Jerusalem with building stone

'Anâta, on the site of Anathoth. There are the remains of ancient foun...

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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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Moslem sanctuary above the reputed tomb of St. John, Samaria, within the ruined walls of a church dedicated to St. John, now used as a mosque

Moslem sanctuary above the reputed tomb of St. John, Samaria, within t...

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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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'Ain Jalûd, the Fountain of Jezreel, known also as Gideon's Fountain. It flows from a cavernous recess in the base of Jebel Fukû'a (Mount Gilboa), and spreads out at once into a fine limpid pool forty or fifty feet in diameter

'Ain Jalûd, the Fountain of Jezreel, known also as Gideon's Fountain. ...

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Entrance to the cave of Endor. Between two rocks overshadowed by a fig-tree; the cave itself is apparently a natural one, and has within it a never-failing spring of water, which originated the name En Dôr (the "fountain of Dôr").

Entrance to the cave of Endor. Between two rocks overshadowed by a fi...

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Mount Tabor from Nain, showing its south-western slopes, dotted with dwarf oaks, locust, arbutts, lentisk, and terebinth trees

Mount Tabor from Nain, showing its south-western slopes, dotted with d...

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Tiberias., Egypt - Engraving, Public domain image

Tiberias., Egypt - Engraving, Public domain image

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The Sea of Galilee from Et Tâbighah, the supposed site of Bethsaida. The dilapidated mill in the foreground is one of several which were built here by the celebrated Sheikh Dhaher el 'Amr, to utilise the copious streams for which this place is famous

The Sea of Galilee from Et Tâbighah, the supposed site of Bethsaida. ...

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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 convent of Mount Carmel. Its terraced roof commands extensive views alonf the coast, north and south. The building on the left is used for the accomodation of native pilgrims, and is surmounted by a light house four hundred and seventy feet above the sea.

The convent of Mount Carmel. Its terraced roof commands extensive vie...

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Landing at Jaffa. This is always attended with difficulty, as there is no harbor for large vessels at Jaffa. Steamers are obliged to anchor in the roadstead, about half a mile from the shore, and passengers are landed in small Arab boats.

Landing at Jaffa. This is always attended with difficulty, as there is...

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Ruins of the church of St. George at Ludd, the ancient Lydda. The nave and the north aisle have recently been converted into a Greek church; the south aisle is destroyed, and the remainder is used as the court of a mosque.

Ruins of the church of St. George at Ludd, the ancient Lydda. The nav...

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Wâdy es Sunt, the Valley of Elah. The scene of David's encounter with Goliath. THe valley winds between the low hills and enters the plain of Philistia opposite Tel es Sâfy.

Wâdy es Sunt, the Valley of Elah. The scene of David's encounter wit...

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Eshdûd, the ancient Ashdod. Called by the Greeks Azotus. The modern village stands on the slope of a hill, one hundred feet above the sea, and three miles from the shore. The green knoll in the foreground is crowned by the wely of Sheikh Ibrahim el Matbûk.

Eshdûd, the ancient Ashdod. Called by the Greeks Azotus. The modern ...

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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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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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The Nile, from Luxor. The two women in the foreground wear the ordinary black burko', or veil, joined to the head-dress by a piece of cane placed between the eyes.

The Nile, from Luxor. The two women in the foreground wear the ordinar...

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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 Upper Pool of Siloam. Its walls are covered with mosses and ferns, especially the maidenhair fern with which the picture is appropriately bordered

The Upper Pool of Siloam. Its walls are covered with mosses and ferns...

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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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Well at the place of Elijah's sacrifice, and a view from the heights above it. Embracing a long line of the coast of the plain of 'Athlit, with a strip of blue sea beyond.

Well at the place of Elijah's sacrifice, and a view from the heights a...

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Columns in the sea, Caesarea, formed of granite and various kinds of marble; they are relics of Herod's city which were used by medieval builders to strengthen sea walls which have now perished.

Columns in the sea, Caesarea, formed of granite and various kinds of m...

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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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Mount Serbal, the "Sinai" of the early Christian Church

Mount Serbal, the "Sinai" of the early Christian Church

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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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Site et ruines de Feiran (presqu'isle de Sinaï); Relevé topographique de la vallée de Feiran (presqu'isle de Sinaï).

Site et ruines de Feiran (presqu'isle de Sinaï); Relevé topographique ...

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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

A grocer's shop, Jerusalem. Two peasant women seated in the foregroun...

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

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

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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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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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Tombeaux de Sarbout el Cadem [Sarabit al-Khadim] (2)

Tombeaux de Sarbout el Cadem [Sarabit al-Khadim] (2)

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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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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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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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Vue d'une vallée près Ouadi Outir [Wadi Watir]. (Presqu'isle de Sinai).

Vue d'une vallée près Ouadi Outir [Wadi Watir]. (Presqu'isle de Sinai)...

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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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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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