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Caesarea., Egypt - Engraving, Public domain image

Caesarea., Egypt - Engraving, Public domain image

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Scene in a Jaffa garden. Two women engaged in working a sâkiyeh, a clumsy machine for raising water from a well to fill a reservoir. On the branch of the pomegranate there is a chameleon.

Scene in a Jaffa garden. Two women engaged in working a sâkiyeh, a cl...

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The fallen colossus of Rameses.

The fallen colossus of Rameses.

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Summit of Gebel Moosa (the true Sinai)

Summit of Gebel Moosa (the true Sinai)

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The Jaffa Gate. The chief entrance to the city of Jerusalem, as it appears from within the city walls. The open space within the gate is used as a market-place.

The Jaffa Gate. The chief entrance to the city of Jerusalem, as it ap...

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Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives

Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives

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Samson's Gate, Gaza, Israel

Samson's Gate, Gaza, Israel

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Vue du somet du Sinaï. - Egypt

Vue du somet du Sinaï. - Egypt

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Vue de l'Isle de Graie [Pharaoh's Island], prise de l'ouest (presqu'isle de Sinai); Vue de l'Isle de Graie, prise de Ouadi Taba (presqu'isle de Sinai).

Vue de l'Isle de Graie [Pharaoh's Island], prise de l'ouest (presqu'is...

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The façade of the Mosque el Aksa, Jerusalem, an old olive-tree in the foreground

The façade of the Mosque el Aksa, Jerusalem, an old olive-tree in the ...

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Khan-ez-Zait, the great bazaar of the oil merchants, from the south, looking towards the street of the Damascus Gate, which is in full sunlight

Khan-ez-Zait, the great bazaar of the oil merchants, from the south, l...

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The Jewish cemetery in the Valley of Jehoshaphat showing the tombs of Zachariah, St. James, and Jehoshaphat. Bridge over the rocky bed of the Kedron in the distance, and an Ashkenazi Jew in the foreground

The Jewish cemetery in the Valley of Jehoshaphat showing the tombs of ...

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Olive grove below Bir Eyub - Job's Well. Watered by the Brook Kedron

Olive grove below Bir Eyub - Job's Well. Watered by the Brook Kedron

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Mother-of-pearl workers of Bethlehem. Making beads for rosaries

Mother-of-pearl workers of Bethlehem. Making beads for rosaries

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Bathing-place on the Jordan - Egypt

Bathing-place on the Jordan - Egypt

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Mount Quarantania, from the site of Jericho

Mount Quarantania, from the site of Jericho

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View from Neby Samwil. - Egypt, Israel

View from Neby Samwil. - Egypt, Israel

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Franciscan monastery and Church of St. John at 'Ain Kârim, in the so-called "wilderness of St. John." On the opposite hill, up which a flock of goats is being driven, there is a school for native girls, presided over by the Sisters of Zion

Franciscan monastery and Church of St. John at 'Ain Kârim, in the so-c...

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Nâblus and Gerizim from the south-western slopes of Ebal, just above a broad belt of olive-trees. The whole extent of the city and the western approaches to it are shown.

Nâblus and Gerizim from the south-western slopes of Ebal, just above a...

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The hill of Samaria. The road by which it is approached from the south passes through an olive-grove and under a ruined aqueduct

The hill of Samaria. The road by which it is approached from the sout...

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Tannach from the waters of Megiddo. The modern village of Ta'anuk, on a rounded hill below the range of Carmel, plainly indicates the site of the old Canaanitish city

Tannach from the waters of Megiddo. The modern village of Ta'anuk, on...

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Mount Carmel from the castle at Sefûrîyeh, the Sepphoris of Josephus. The Roman name was Diocæsarea. The village lies on the south-west side of the hill; on the north side are the ruins of a church built by the crusaders on the supposed site of the home of the parents of the Virgin.

Mount Carmel from the castle at Sefûrîyeh, the Sepphoris of Josephus. ...

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The Valley of Pigeons (Wâdy el Hamâm). The bed of this picturesque valley runs towards the Lake of Tiberias just north of Mejdel

The Valley of Pigeons (Wâdy el Hamâm). The bed of this picturesque va...

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Northern end of the Sea of Galilee, from the Castle of Tiberias.

Northern end of the Sea of Galilee, from the Castle of Tiberias.

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Lake Hûleh (Waters of Merom) from Hunîn, looking towards the south-east, with the uneven table-land of Jaulân (Gaulanitis) in the distance

Lake Hûleh (Waters of Merom) from Hunîn, looking towards the south-eas...

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The ruins of the temple at Hebbâriyeh. Showing the eastern portal, which faced Mount Hermon, exactly opposite the valley of Shib'a

The ruins of the temple at Hebbâriyeh. Showing the eastern portal, wh...

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Bowers on the housetops at Bâniâs (Cæsarea Philippi). The present village consists of fifty or sixty houses. In summer-time the inhabitants sleep in their bowers, nearly every house being provided with one or two.

Bowers on the housetops at Bâniâs (Cæsarea Philippi). The present vil...

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Kubbet el Khazneh (Dome of the Treasures), Damascus. In the west part of the court of the Great Mosque. It is said to contain ancient books and other relics which are held sacred.

Kubbet el Khazneh (Dome of the Treasures), Damascus. In the west part...

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Mosque of the Tekîyeh, or Hospice of the Sultan Selim. Its position is shown in the illustration on page 381. The court is planted with walnut-trees. The cloisters and interior of the mosque are decorated with exceedingly fine glazed tiles.

Mosque of the Tekîyeh, or Hospice of the Sultan Selim. Its position i...

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The fallen column, Ba'albek. In the peristyle on the south side of the Temple of the Sun, where only four connected columns remain in situ. Several shafts have fallen from the temple platform into the little orchard below.

The fallen column, Ba'albek. In the peristyle on the south side of th...

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Ruined mosque, north of Ba'albek. Rudely built of ancient materials. There are ten columns of polished red granite and eighteen limestone columns, all surmounted by richly carved limestone capitals.

Ruined mosque, north of Ba'albek. Rudely built of ancient materials. ...

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The natural bridge of Akura. On front of a cavern from which issues a strem called the Neb'a Ruweis. a triburary of the Adonis (Nahr Ibrahim).

The natural bridge of Akura. On front of a cavern from which issues a ...

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Convent of the Mullawîyeh, or dancing dervishes, Tripoli, with a distant view of the snow crowned summits of Lebanon. In the foreground flows the Kadîsha (the sacred river), called also Nahr Abû Ali. On the pathway may be seen a water-wheel and two millst

Convent of the Mullawîyeh, or dancing dervishes, Tripoli, with a dista...

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Ridge over the Nahr el Kâsimîyeh (the Leontes). On the ancient Roman coast road, which is now traversed by telegraph wires. Higher up, this river is called El Litâny.

Ridge over the Nahr el Kâsimîyeh (the Leontes). On the ancient Roman c...

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Râs en Nâkûrah. The road over this headland, which has also been called the "Ladder of Tyre" has lately been greatly improved. South of it there is a spring called 'Ain Musheirifeh.

Râs en Nâkûrah. The road over this headland, which has also been calle...

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Ablutions after a mid-day meal. Of all the people of the East it may be said, "except they wash their hands diligently, eat not," and after a meal it is urgently necessary when fingers have been used instead of forks.

Ablutions after a mid-day meal. Of all the people of the East it may b...

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Sacred tree called Sheikh et Teim. South of the extensive mound of ruins and tombs known to the Arabs as Tibneh, but which has long been regarded as the site of Tinmath Sera, the city of Joshua.

Sacred tree called Sheikh et Teim. South of the extensive mound of rui...

View of the rock-encircled harbour at Jaffa, from the roof of the house of Simon the Tanner. The building in the foreground, with its domes and perforated parapets, is a characteristic example of native domestic architecture in towns and cities of Southern Palestine.

View of the rock-encircled harbour at Jaffa, from the roof of the hous...

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The castle of Mirabel. Now called Kûlat Râs el 'Ain, built by the Crusaders before the year 1149. It is nor a mere shell and encloses a large space of ground, in the centre of which stands a small mosque.

The castle of Mirabel. Now called Kûlat Râs el 'Ain, built by the Cru...

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The castle of Beir Jibrîn, by starlight. Arab musicians in the foreground. The one stringed instrument is the 'rabâb esh shâ'ir' or poet's viol; it is used as an accompaniment to chanted poetry. The double-reed pipe is the 'arghûl;' its longer reed serves as a drone or continuous bass.

The castle of Beir Jibrîn, by starlight. Arab musicians in the foregr...

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Subterranean labyrinth of Tell Sandannah (Beit Jibrin). Showing on of the numerous circular dome-shaped caverns, with its winding rock-cut stairway.

Subterranean labyrinth of Tell Sandannah (Beit Jibrin). Showing on of ...

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'Ain Shems, the site of Beth-Shemesh. South of the Wâdy es Sur'ar (Sorek) and nearly opposite to Sur'ah (Zorah). The ancient and modern names Beth-Shemesh (House of the Sun) and 'Ain Shems (Eye of the Sun) are indicative of sun worship.

'Ain Shems, the site of Beth-Shemesh. South of the Wâdy es Sur'ar (So...

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Wâdy Useit. One can go down to the sea-shore by this valley, but the path is hardly passable for camels. There are clumps of stunted palms every here and there, and some brackish water.

Wâdy Useit. One can go down to the sea-shore by this valley, but the p...

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The fallen statue of Rameses II at Memphis. The soft mud in which it is embedded has perfectly preserved the well-cut features and all the front part of the figure. During about eight months of the year it is partly covered by the waters of the overflowing Nile.

The fallen statue of Rameses II at Memphis. The soft mud in which it ...

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Âs Sufsâfeh (Mount Sinai) and the plain of Râhah (Rest). Beyond the convent is seen Jebel Moneijâh. The summit of Jebel Músa is hidden behind the overwelming mass of Râs Sufsâfeh.

Âs Sufsâfeh (Mount Sinai) and the plain of Râhah (Rest). Beyond the c...

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The chapel and grotto of Elijah, Jebel Músa. This gigantic cypress is one of the world-famous trees. In Niebuhr's time there were two of them.

The chapel and grotto of Elijah, Jebel Músa. This gigantic cypress is ...

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Wády Sho'eib -- Jethro's valley.

Wády Sho'eib -- Jethro's valley.

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Jebel Sûna, from Sikket Syednâ Músa, "The path of our lord Moses." The path is very steep and difficult ; it reaches the basin at the back of Râs Sufsâfeh after a climb of one thousand five hundred feet.

Jebel Sûna, from Sikket Syednâ Músa, "The path of our lord Moses." The...

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Defile of the Jebel Tíh. The long white range of the Tíh mountains, mostly of the same average height, forms the southern and south-eastern boundary of the great 'wilderness of the forty year's wanderings.'

Defile of the Jebel Tíh. The long white range of the Tíh mountains, m...

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The southern slopes of Olives and the mountains of Moab from the same spot, overlooking David Street, crowded with people; the large domed quadrangle on the right is the Synagogue of the Ashkenazi Jews.

The southern slopes of Olives and the mountains of Moab from the same ...

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Baalbec, from the south - Early photography, Public domain image

Baalbec, from the south - Early photography, Public domain image

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Ascent of the Lower Range of Sinai, The Holy land, Syria...

Ascent of the Lower Range of Sinai, The Holy land, Syria...

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Approach to Mount Sinai, The Holy land, Syria...

Approach to Mount Sinai, The Holy land, Syria...

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Seilûn, on the site of Shiloh, where the sacred tent and the ark remained for four centuries

Seilûn, on the site of Shiloh, where the sacred tent and the ark remai...

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Khan el Lejjûn (the Roman Legio), the supposed site of Megiddo. The old bridge proves that the waters of Megiddo were formidable in ancient times

Khan el Lejjûn (the Roman Legio), the supposed site of Megiddo. The o...

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Western side of the ruins of the Temple of the Sun, Palmyra, showing part of the double colonnade which formed the cloisters of the temple. The brackets projecting from the columns, about two-thirds of the way up, formerly supported statues.

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Ruins of a mausoleum near the north-western end of the Great Colonnade, Palmyra. In the interior there is a large sarcophagus richly ornamented with sculptured satyrs and garlands of flowers and fruit; another mausoleum near it, in better preservation, is shown on page 435.

Ruins of a mausoleum near the north-western end of the Great Colonnade...

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Neby ben Yamîn (Tomb of the prophet Benjamin). A Mohammaden shrine about half a mile to the east of Kefr Saba. A well of good water adjoins it. In the foreground a peasant is guiding a primitive plough and a yoke of oxen.

Neby ben Yamîn (Tomb of the prophet Benjamin). A Mohammaden shrine ab...

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Gate of St. Stephen the Porter. An archway on the assent to Jebel Mûsa. where pilgrims formerly confessed before they visited the sacred heights.

Gate of St. Stephen the Porter. An archway on the assent to Jebel Mûs...

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Wâdy Shellâl, "Vally of the Cataracts." This valley bears, both in name and aspect, ever trace of wintery cascades. It leads up to the pass of Nagb Buderah.

Wâdy Shellâl, "Vally of the Cataracts." This valley bears, both in nam...

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Cliffs of Jebel Katarína. Of the three peaks of the Jebel Katarina cluster, Jebel Zebir is the central. Jebel Katarina lies half a mile to the north of it; and Jebal Abu Rumail a mile to the south.

Cliffs of Jebel Katarína. Of the three peaks of the Jebel Katarina cl...

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On the island of Elephantinê. A large number of potsherds, inscribed with interesting Coptic and Demotic temple records, are constantly picked up on the island by the natives, who drive a profitable trade in these valuable archives.

On the island of Elephantinê. A large number of potsherds, inscribed ...

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Aceldama, Egypt - Egypt, Israel

Aceldama, Egypt - Egypt, Israel

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Entrance to the Great Mosque (Jamia el Kebîr), Nâblus. At the east end of the city; it was originally a church dedicated to St. John

Entrance to the Great Mosque (Jamia el Kebîr), Nâblus. At the east en...

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Bay of Beirût - Engraving, Public domain image

Bay of Beirût - Engraving, Public domain image

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'Ain Fîjeh. this fountain issues from a cavern with two openings, over one of which there is an arch. It forms at once a rapid stream thirty feet wide and three of four feet deep, which rushes over a rocky bed for eighty yards and then joins the Barada.

'Ain Fîjeh. this fountain issues from a cavern with two openings, over...

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Chapel of Elijah, Mount Sinai, The Holy land, Syria...

Chapel of Elijah, Mount Sinai, The Holy land, Syria...

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Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt . . . Volume II [Half title]

Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt . . . Volume II [Half title]

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Suffolk County, V. 2, Double Page Plate No. 24 [Map bounded by Mount Sinai and Crystal Brook Park, Smith Town]

Suffolk County, V. 2, Double Page Plate No. 24 [Map bounded by Mount S...

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Jenîn, the ancient en Gannim, from the hill above the cemetery, showing one of the outfalls of the stream which traverses the town

Jenîn, the ancient en Gannim, from the hill above the cemetery, showin...

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Tombs of the Memlûks." The whole of this region is dotted with gravestones and is still used as a burial ground.

Tombs of the Memlûks." The whole of this region is dotted with gravest...

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At school. Small wooden boards painted white serve instead of books, the lessons being written on them in ink by the schoolmaster, and renewed from time to time. The children, seated on the floor, read or recite the appointed lesson all at once, while rocking themselves to and fro or swaying from side to side.

At school. Small wooden boards painted white serve instead of books, ...

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List of Contents. - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

List of Contents. - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

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Vue intérieure du couvent de St. Catherine.

Vue intérieure du couvent de St. Catherine.

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Threshing corn. Watercolor painting.

Threshing corn. Watercolor painting.

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Sebîl, or street fountain. Supplied from a cistern below which is filled during the inundation of the Nile. The upper chamber, with its columns and double veranda, is a school-room.

Sebîl, or street fountain. Supplied from a cistern below which is fil...

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Wâdy Barada, from Bessîma. The village is situated in a little basin formed by a bend of the river, and is entirely shut in by high ledges of rock. The soil is everywhere carefully cultivated. In the foreground the villagers are winnowing grain.

Wâdy Barada, from Bessîma. The village is situated in a little basin ...

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The Birket Mamilla, commonly called the Upper Pool of Gihon, surrounded by Moslem tombs. In the background the Jaffa Gate is shown, with the Citadel on the right and the Anglican Church on the left

The Birket Mamilla, commonly called the Upper Pool of Gihon, surrounde...

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The plain of Thebes from near Karnak. In the foreground is seen a modern saint's tomb in the middle-distance, the lateen sails of the Nile boats, the twin Colossi, and the Ramesêum stand out above the river, and the view is closed by the finest mountain in Egypt, whose steep ships are honeycombed with tombs, and whose towering mass guards and conceals the gloomy "Valley of the Kings" behind.

The plain of Thebes from near Karnak. In the foreground is seen a mod...

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Jebel Músa from the south, Sinai. Wâdy Seba'iyeh, through which the way passes from Jebel Umm Shomer, offers the traveller a splendid view of the steep southern extremity of Jebel Músa.

Jebel Músa from the south, Sinai. Wâdy Seba'iyeh, through which the w...

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A map of Egypt and Sinai - Public domain vintage map

A map of Egypt and Sinai - Public domain vintage map

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Title page - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

Title page - Egypt, Dorot Jewish Books Division

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Bâb Tûma, the Gate of Thomas. An inscription states that it was erected in A.H. 634 (A.D. 1237). It leads out of the city towards the north-east road, the caravan route to Aleppo and Palmyra.

Bâb Tûma, the Gate of Thomas. An inscription states that it was erect...

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A street barber's stall, with a ragged canopy ready for use as protection from sun or rain. The street barber is only employed by those who are too poor to go to the commodious barbers' shops.

A street barber's stall, with a ragged canopy ready for use as protect...

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Mahsamah. In the Wâdy Tûmîlât, between Tell-el-Maskhûtah (Pithom) and Tell-el-Kebîr.

Mahsamah. In the Wâdy Tûmîlât, between Tell-el-Maskhûtah (Pithom) and...

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Kubbet es Sakhra from the south

Kubbet es Sakhra from the south

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Mosque and Church of the Ascension, Mount of Olives

Mosque and Church of the Ascension, Mount of Olives

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[Title Page.], title page

[Title Page.], title page

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Kolonia, and Wady Beit Hanîna, favourtie place of resort of the people of Jerusalem; it is famous for its well-kept vineyards and vegetable gardens

Kolonia, and Wady Beit Hanîna, favourtie place of resort of the people...

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Mosque at Nazareth, a Bedouin bargaining with a seller of fruit, and a group of stonemasons at work, with their hammers characteristically in their left hands

Mosque at Nazareth, a Bedouin bargaining with a seller of fruit, and a...

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The sea of Galilee, from the heights of Safed

The sea of Galilee, from the heights of Safed

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Tamarisk- tree, Wâdy Feirân, Sinai. "And the sleep in the dried river channel, where bulrushes tell/ That the water was wont to go warbling so softly and well." -- Browining's "Saul."

Tamarisk- tree, Wâdy Feirân, Sinai. "And the sleep in the dried river...

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Grand Colonnade, Palmyra, from the triumphal arch. Showing the syenite columns of the Tetrapylon; the prostate one is thirty feet long and three feet in diameter. In the distance the ancient city wall, known as the Wall of Justinian, can be traced.

Grand Colonnade, Palmyra, from the triumphal arch. Showing the syenit...

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[Contents.], Israel

[Contents.], Israel

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Setauket, East Setauket, Tn. of Brookhaven, Suffolk Co. - Mount Sinai, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk Co. - Lakeland, Town of Islip, Suffolk Co.

Setauket, East Setauket, Tn. of Brookhaven, Suffolk Co. - Mount Sinai,...

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Wading River; Mount Sinai and Crystal Brook Park

Wading River; Mount Sinai and Crystal Brook Park

Public domain image of the vintage map from NYPL Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division is one of the wo... More

Site of Kedesh Naphtali. Marked by remains of buildings of Jewish and Roman origin, and by a small village called Kedes. The spring used by the villagers is shown in the foreground. Mount Hermon is seen in the distance.

Site of Kedesh Naphtali. Marked by remains of buildings of Jewish and...

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Remains of a Roman aqueduct at Bâniâs (Cæsarea Philippi), overgrown with thistles and reeds, and crowned with an evergreen oak

Remains of a Roman aqueduct at Bâniâs (Cæsarea Philippi), overgrown wi...

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In the grove of cedars, Lebanon. The group of cedars occupies the top of a hill with five culminating points of various sizes. The rock on which the trees grow is white limestone, and the decaying spines, cones, and other matter have formed a dark-coloured soil. In the background rise the snow-covered peaks of Dahr el Kodîb; the highest point is ten thousand and fifty feet above the sea-level.

In the grove of cedars, Lebanon. The group of cedars occupies the top ...

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Jerusalem from the south. Showing the position of Bir Eyúb (Job's Well) just below the junction of the Kedron and Hinnom Valleys

Jerusalem from the south. Showing the position of Bir Eyúb (Job's Wel...

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