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The crescent and the cross. The belfry of the church and the minaret of the mosque, standing so near to each other within convent walls, produce a singular effect. and strange to say the former is of recent construction, while the latter dates from an earlier period.

The crescent and the cross. The belfry of the church and the minaret o...

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Well in the garden of the convent of St. Catherine. This garden is north-west of the convent, and is enclosed by a high wall. The lofty chamber at the north corner of the convent is shown above.

Well in the garden of the convent of St. Catherine. This garden is nor...

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Views from the tourquoise mines of Maghârah. Wâdy Maghârah is another name for Wâdy Igné (properly Gena). The mines are high up on the left side as one ascends the narrow wâdy.

Views from the tourquoise mines of Maghârah. Wâdy Maghârah is another...

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The mosque of Luxor. Ornamented in black upon a white-washed ground in the manner characteristic of Upper Egypt.

The mosque of Luxor. Ornamented in black upon a white-washed ground in...

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The citadel from the "Tombs of the Memlûks." The Great Mosque of Mohammed 'Aly with is tall minarets and clister of somes dtands within the Citadel, and is the most conspicuous land-mark of Cairo.

The citadel from the "Tombs of the Memlûks." The Great Mosque of Moha...

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A village threshing floor. Showing a primitive threshing-sledge drawn by buffaloes, and a peasant separating the chaff from the grain with a winnowing fork. The huts of the village are formed of mud and sun-dried bricks, roofed with palm tree rafters thatched with stalks of Indian corn, palm leaves, and old mats. The dark patches on the mud walls represent cakes of fuel made of dung and straw ; when thoroughly dry they are stored for use.

A village threshing floor. Showing a primitive threshing-sledge drawn...

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Looking east from Râs Sufsâfeh, Sinai. In the smaller illustration is represented the summit of Jebel Mûsa, with the chapel and less conspicuous mosque.

Looking east from Râs Sufsâfeh, Sinai. In the smaller illustration is...

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Jebel ed Deir, Sinai. - Engraving, Public domain image

Jebel ed Deir, Sinai. - Engraving, Public domain image

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Manhattah, near Philae, on the Nile. The home of many of the Shellális or boatmen of the Cataract.

Manhattah, near Philae, on the Nile. The home of many of the Shelláli...

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A street café, Jerusalem, a Bedouin and peasant playing at a game called dámeh

A street café, Jerusalem, a Bedouin and peasant playing at a game call...

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Fountain of the Gate of the Chain - Bab es Silsileh, supplied with water from Solomon's Pools

Fountain of the Gate of the Chain - Bab es Silsileh, supplied with wat...

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

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

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In the Mohammedan cemetery, Jerusalem

In the Mohammedan cemetery, Jerusalem

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Valley of Hinnom, from the north-west angle of the city wall. On the right is the aqueduct from Solomon's Pools, which crosses the valley just above the Birket es Sultân, commonly called the Lower Pool of Gihon. The large building within the city walls, surrounded with trees, is the Armenian Monastery.

Valley of Hinnom, from the north-west angle of the city wall. On the ...

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

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

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The southern expanse of the plain of Esdraelon, from Jenîn. The whole extent of the plain is now called Merj ibn Amîr (the Meadow of the Son of Amîr)

The southern expanse of the plain of Esdraelon, from Jenîn. The whole...

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Hot baths of Tiberias (Hûmmâm Tûbarîyeh), with the town of Tiberias and Khân Minyeh in the distance. The interior of the public bath is shown, with its pierced dome and marble pavement.

Hot baths of Tiberias (Hûmmâm Tûbarîyeh), with the town of Tiberias an...

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On the shore of the lake, at Et Tâbighah, the supposed site of Bethsaida, an oleander in full bloom grows among the rocks, and storks are characteristically hovering over the lake

On the shore of the lake, at Et Tâbighah, the supposed site of Bethsai...

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

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

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Roadside café, Damascus. The man in the foreground is selling thin loaves of wheaten bread, slightly spread with butter and grape syrup and sprinkled with sessame seed. He calls out every now and then, in a plaintive voice, "God is the nourisher! Buy my bread!"

Roadside café, Damascus. The man in the foreground is selling thin lo...

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'The street called Straight," it runs westward from the East Gate, dividing the Christian from the Jewish quarter. The Mohammedans call it "Sultan's Highway."

'The street called Straight," it runs westward from the East Gate, div...

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Ruined tombs, Palmyra, in the Wâdy el Kûbûr. The largest one, on the right, is eighty feet high. There is an inscription on it which states that it was built as a family tomb by Elabelos, in the Seleucian year 414 (A.D. 102).

Ruined tombs, Palmyra, in the Wâdy el Kûbûr. The largest one, on the r...

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The large stone in the quarry, Ba'albek called the Hajr el Hûbla. It is sixty-eight feet four inches in length. On the under side it is cut away all round, remaining attached to the bed of the rock in the middle along its entire length.

The large stone in the quarry, Ba'albek called the Hajr el Hûbla. It i...

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Remains of a fortified khan at Mukhâlid. A saracenic structure, which has long been in ruins. It is nearly a mile from the seashore and close to the little village of Mukhâlid. The solitary tree near to it is a well-known landmark.

Remains of a fortified khan at Mukhâlid. A saracenic structure, which ...

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

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

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Teku'a, the site of Tekoa. Showing the remains of a Byzantine church, and its massive baptismal font of octagonal form.

Teku'a, the site of Tekoa. Showing the remains of a Byzantine church, ...

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Rock-cut tombs, Petra. Used as dwelling houses by local tribes in cold or wet weather.

Rock-cut tombs, Petra. Used as dwelling houses by local tribes in col...

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Eastern tower of the convent of Saint Catherine, and part of the convent garden, with the plain of Er Râhah and the narrow pass called Nukb Hâwy in the distance.

Eastern tower of the convent of Saint Catherine, and part of the conve...

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Wâdy Taiyebeh, with the Red Sea in sight, The lower part of the valley is very picturesque. The horizontal strata of the cliffs and their bright coloring make a deep impression on one from the desert.

Wâdy Taiyebeh, with the Red Sea in sight, The lower part of the valle...

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Obelisk of Heliopolis. Formed of red granite ; it has been so much encroached upon by deposits of mud that a considerable portion of its base is now covered.

Obelisk of Heliopolis. Formed of red granite ; it has been so much enc...

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Mosques on Mukattam. Caverns and quarries are numerous on the slopes of the Mukattam hills, which are of nummulite foundation and extremely rich in fossils.

Mosques on Mukattam. Caverns and quarries are numerous on the slopes o...

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The pyramid of Meydûm. The Arabs call it "The False Pyramid." Its outer walls consist of admirably jointed and polished blocks of Mukattam stone. The base is hidden by a heap of debris.

The pyramid of Meydûm. The Arabs call it "The False Pyramid." Its out...

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A silhouette on the Nile. A group of the slate colored buffaloes of the country being watered is one of the commonest sights on the Nile.

A silhouette on the Nile. A group of the slate colored buffaloes of t...

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The foot of Mount Horeb and the Plain of the Assemblage of Convent Sinai

The foot of Mount Horeb and the Plain of the Assemblage of Convent Sin...

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Jerusalem, from Scopus - Egypt, Israel

Jerusalem, from Scopus - Egypt, Israel

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street called Straight, Damascus [first title page]

street called Straight, Damascus [first title page]

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Vue du rocher des pélerins dans Ouadi Nasb [Wadi Nasb] (presqu'isle de Sinai); Vue de Ouadi Magara [Wadi Maghara] (presqu'isle de Sinai).

Vue du rocher des pélerins dans Ouadi Nasb [Wadi Nasb] (presqu'isle de...

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Vue de la chaîne de Ruhat et de la montagne d'Hammam Pharaon; Profil de montagnes de la presqu'isle de Sinaï, depuis Suez jusqu'au Ras Mohammed; Profil de montagnes de la côte d'Afrique, depuis Suez jusqu'au Djebel Ezzeit; Vue des côtes de l'Arabie, prise du rivage de Dahab; Vue de Suez, prise des sources de Moïse; Vue de la côte au nord de Dahab; Profil des isles du Golfe Élanitique [Gulf of Aqaba].

Vue de la chaîne de Ruhat et de la montagne d'Hammam Pharaon; Profil d...

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Minéralogie. Arabie Pétrée (Mont Sinaï, Mont Horeb). 1.2. Sinaïtes; 3.4. Roches granitiques; 5. Granit orbiculaire; 6. Roche quartzeuse herborisée.

Minéralogie. Arabie Pétrée (Mont Sinaï, Mont Horeb). 1.2. Sinaïtes; 3....

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Vue de Tor, prise du sud (presqu'isle de Sinaï).

Vue de Tor, prise du sud (presqu'isle de Sinaï).

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Vue du couvent de Sainte-Catherine, prise du nord (Mont Sinaï).

Vue du couvent de Sainte-Catherine, prise du nord (Mont Sinaï).

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Street view with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

Street view with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

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Bethany, Egypt - Engraving, Public domain image

Bethany, Egypt - Engraving, Public domain image

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El oueber. 3/4 de la grandeur naturelle. (Presqu'isle du Sinai).

El oueber. 3/4 de la grandeur naturelle. (Presqu'isle du Sinai).

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Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

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Valley of Urtas - Engraving, Public domain image

Valley of Urtas - Engraving, Public domain image

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Convent of Mar Saba, from Brook Kedron, five hundred and ninety feet above the bottom of the ravine below

Convent of Mar Saba, from Brook Kedron, five hundred and ninety feet a...

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Bit on the plains of Jericho - Egypt

Bit on the plains of Jericho - Egypt

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Beit-'ur-el-Foka, on the site of upper Beth-Horon. In the distance the sandy line of coast and the Mediterranean Sea

Beit-'ur-el-Foka, on the site of upper Beth-Horon. In the distance th...

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Remains of a church at Beitîn, said to have been erected as a memorial of Jacob's dream at Bethel

Remains of a church at Beitîn, said to have been erected as a memorial...

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A halt for the night in the khan of el Bîreh, the ancient Beeroth. The village owes its ancient and modern names, which signify "cistern," to the abundant supply of water in its neighbourhood. The khan is near to the chief spring.

A halt for the night in the khan of el Bîreh, the ancient Beeroth. Th...

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Ruins of crusaders' church at El Bîreh, the ancient Beeroth. Nothing is left of this building but its three apses, the north wall, and a fragment of the south wall. The space within is now converted into a corn-field

Ruins of crusaders' church at El Bîreh, the ancient Beeroth. Nothing ...

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Moslem sanctuary at the entrance to the Valley of Shechem. The wild flowers represented are a peculiar kind of scabious, the Scabiosa prolifera, and a fine salvia, the Eremostachys lacinata

Moslem sanctuary at the entrance to the Valley of Shechem. The wild f...

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Kefr Kenna, the traditional Cana of Galilee. Pleasantly situated on an eminence on the south side of the fertile plain of Bûttauf. It contains about six hundred inhabitants, half of whom are Moslems and half Greek Christians.

Kefr Kenna, the traditional Cana of Galilee. Pleasantly situated on a...

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The most easterly source of the Jordan, Bâniâs (Cæsarea Philippi). This place has justly been called a Syrian Tivoli. The cliff is of ruddy limestone mingled with basalt. On a platform of the rock stands the wely of Sheikh Khidr (Saint George)

The most easterly source of the Jordan, Bâniâs (Cæsarea Philippi). Th...

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The Mosque of Sabunîyeh, Damascus, built of course of black basalt and white limestone

The Mosque of Sabunîyeh, Damascus, built of course of black basalt and...

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The Arch of Triumph, Damascus. At the western side of the Great Mosque, as seen from a roof of a house in the Book Bazaar. When entire its width was eighty feet and its height seventy feet.

The Arch of Triumph, Damascus. At the western side of the Great Mosqu...

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Wayside tombs in Wâdy Barada. Where walnut and fig trees yield abundantly, and the oleander flourishes. Rows of poplar trees peering out of the gorge mark its course.

Wayside tombs in Wâdy Barada. Where walnut and fig trees yield abunda...

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Under the peristyle, Temple of the Sun, Ba'albek, on the west side, looking towards Lebanon.

Under the peristyle, Temple of the Sun, Ba'albek, on the west side, lo...

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A map of Palestine - Public domain vintage map

A map of Palestine - Public domain vintage map

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Hasrûn, a Maronite village of North Lebanon, on the summit of a precipice on the south side of the gorge of the Kashîda (the sacred river).

Hasrûn, a Maronite village of North Lebanon, on the summit of a precip...

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The Nahr el Kelb (Dog River), and ancient bridge connected with the rock-cut coast. In the summer, the river is fordable here.

The Nahr el Kelb (Dog River), and ancient bridge connected with the ro...

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Sidon, Egypt - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

Sidon, Egypt - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

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The mosque at Jaffa. A modern structure in the north-east quarter of the town. It can easily be distinguished in the general view of Jaffa (see steel plate). where it appears between the masts of the Arab fishing boats.

The mosque at Jaffa. A modern structure in the north-east quarter of ...

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The traditional tomb of Joshua, in the rock cemetary at Tibneh. In the niches of its walls pilgrims placed lighted lamps, and in their great number indicates that it was a highly revered shrine.

The traditional tomb of Joshua, in the rock cemetary at Tibneh. In th...

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El Mejdel, the Ancient Migdol. An important village of fifteen hundred inhabitants. Its mosque and tall minaret are constructed of ancient materials. A weekly fair is held here.

El Mejdel, the Ancient Migdol. An important village of fifteen hundre...

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Shrine of Sheikh Samat at Sur'ah (Zorah), on the summit of the hill. Below is shown the upper part of the Wâdy es Su'ar (Vally of Sorek), which falls into the river called Nahr Rubîn.

Shrine of Sheikh Samat at Sur'ah (Zorah), on the summit of the hill. B...

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Detached tombs, Petra. Isolated masses of rock, from fifteen to twenty feet square. In one of them there is a small sepulchral chamber. The background represents the excavations in the cliffs opposite to the amphitheatre.

Detached tombs, Petra. Isolated masses of rock, from fifteen to twent...

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A well in the plain of Philistia. Around it there were a few rudely formed cup-shaped stone water-troughs for the use of flocks and herds.

A well in the plain of Philistia. Around it there were a few rudely fo...

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The stelae and ruins at Sârabít el Khâdim. The latest of these stelae date from Ramese IV, of the twentieth century.

The stelae and ruins at Sârabít el Khâdim. The latest of these stelae...

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Jebel el Markhâ. This ridge of limestone, about nine hundred feet high, separates the two plains of El Markheyeh and El Markhâ.

Jebel el Markhâ. This ridge of limestone, about nine hundred feet high...

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Jebel Hammâm Farún. The hot springs bubble up at intervals from the sand, and also issue from several features in the rocks. The temperature of the water is 160º.

Jebel Hammâm Farún. The hot springs bubble up at intervals from the sa...

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Arabs. These Arabs are Towarah, who generally prefer turban and fez to gailey - striped kefiyeh. One of them has in his hand the head of an ibex (bedan).

Arabs. These Arabs are Towarah, who generally prefer turban and fez t...

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Pylon of the temple of Thothmes III. At Medînet Habû. Commonly called the small temple, in contradistinction to its greater neighbour. It has been restored and added to in Ptolomaic and Roman times.

Pylon of the temple of Thothmes III. At Medînet Habû. Commonly called...

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The necropolis of Asyût, consisting of ancient rock-tombs and a modern cemetary (to the right), approached from the town by a bridge over a canal which skirts the cultivated land.

The necropolis of Asyût, consisting of ancient rock-tombs and a modern...

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Mount Horeb, Sinai - Early photography, Public domain image

Mount Horeb, Sinai - Early photography, Public domain image

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The Hill of Evil Counsel from the south wall, Jerusalem. The nearer hill-side is the eastern slope of Ophel; a good example of terrace cultivation

The Hill of Evil Counsel from the south wall, Jerusalem. The nearer hi...

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Magdala (Mejdel). Beyond the village is the fertile plain of Gennesaret. It is three miles long and one mile in width.

Magdala (Mejdel). Beyond the village is the fertile plain of Gennesar...

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Bâb Shurky (East Gate), Damascus, an ancient Roman portal with three arches. The central and southern ones are now built up; the northern arch, now in use, is concealed by the Saracenic Gate, at right-angles with it. The Great Mosque can be seen in the distance.

Bâb Shurky (East Gate), Damascus, an ancient Roman portal with three a...

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The triumphal arch, Palmyra. It is about three hundred yards from the north-western corner of the Temple of the Sun, and formed the triple entrance to the Great Colonnade, which appears to have consisted of a broad central avenue with narrow ways on each side.

The triumphal arch, Palmyra. It is about three hundred yards from the...

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The citdel of Saida, the ancient Sidon. Now called Kul'at el Mezzeh. It stands on the south-eastern extremity of the town, on a heap of rubbish in which layers of the purple shell are still visible.

The citdel of Saida, the ancient Sidon. Now called Kul'at el Mezzeh. I...

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Entrance to Wâdy Gharandel. - Egypt

Entrance to Wâdy Gharandel. - Egypt

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Wâdy Sidreh. The Wâdies Mukatteb, Sidreh and Igné all debouch into the Seib Sidreh.

Wâdy Sidreh. The Wâdies Mukatteb, Sidreh and Igné all debouch into the...

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Jebel Tâhúneh, the "Mountiain of the windmill." Opposite Serbâl, on the north side of the Feirân valley. The ruined city Pheran, or Feiran, lies at its foot.

Jebel Tâhúneh, the "Mountiain of the windmill." Opposite Serbâl, on th...

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Inscriptions on the granite rocks in Sinai

Inscriptions on the granite rocks in Sinai

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Tombeaux de Sarbout el Cadem [Sarabit al-Khadim] (presqu'isle de Sinai) (1)

Tombeaux de Sarbout el Cadem [Sarabit al-Khadim] (presqu'isle de Sinai...

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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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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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