647 Free Artworks of 1881 In Palestine

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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., 1881

palms in art orientalism

On the canal (El Khalîg). Ths water-way, which runs through Cairo, was formerly navigable at high Nile., 1881

historical images of canals in egypt nypl dorot jewish division

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., 1881

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Cliffs of the Sîk, Petra. Showing the western outlet of the great defile opposite to the rock-cut amphitheatre represented on page 216., 1881

orientalism cliffs

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., 1881

camels in art orientalism

Bazaar in Bûlâk. Bûlâk is the river harbor of Cairo; here goods from Upper Egypt, Nubia, and central Africa are landed, and the bazaars are often crowded with natives of distant provinces during the busy season., 1881

palms in art bazaars

The Nahr Leddân, an affluent of the Jordan. It joins the stream from Bâniâs four miles south of Tell el Kâdy, 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)stone bridges

The valley of the Kadîsha (the holy river), with distant view of the Mediterranean Sea and El Mîna (Minet Tarâbalus), the port of Tripoli, 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)kadisha valley

'Anâta, on the site of Anathoth. There are the remains of ancient foundations here, and the quarries still supply Jerusalem with building stone, 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)historical images of anata

'Anâta, on the site of Anathoth. There are the remains of ancient foundations here, and the quarries still supply Jerusalem with building stone, 1881

historical images of anata orientalism

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., 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)orientalism

North-west corner of the Haram esh Sherif, showing the highest minaret of the sanctuary, and the old Serai, which is now used as a state prison, 1881

nypl dorot jewish division minarets in art

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., 1881

nypl dorot jewish division tantura

The large plane-tree, Damascus. It is nearly forty feet in circumference. A peasant and his plough are resting against it, and in its shade a carperter is working, steadying his bow saw with his naked foot., 1881

pitchers in art orientalism

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., 1881

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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., 1881

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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., 1881

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Tombs and aqueduct, Wâdy Barada. Here the gorge intersects the central ridge of Anti-Lebanon; but as it makes a sharp turn, we only see a deep recess in the mountain-side dotted with tombs, 1881

aqueducts (water supply)canyons

The Valley of Pigeons (Wâdy el Hamâm). The bed of this picturesque valley runs towards the Lake of Tiberias just north of Mejdel, 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)valleys in art

Aqueduct, Râs el 'Ain. Of Saracenic origin, its slightly pointed arches are in many places almost concealed by luxuriant vegetation., 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)orientalism

Cliffs and sculptured tablets. On the rocky promontory whoch projects far into the sea, south of Nahr el Kelb (Dog River), rising to the height of about one hundred feet., 1881

nahr al-kalb orientalism

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., 1881

muhammad ali mosque in art drawings of mosques

View from Tell Hûm, with fishing-boat. There is no sign of any harbour having been constructed here, and in stormy weather it would be difficult to effect a landing at this spot, 1881

nypl dorot jewish division fishing boats

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, 1881

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Tophet, the lower portion of the Valley of Hinnom. The village of Silwán on the right, and the south-east corner of the Haram wall on the left, 1881

nypl dorot jewish division orientalism

Beirût castle. Built by the Crusaders, but partly with materials which had been used for earlier structures, for there are many granite columns introduced transversely into the lower part of the walls., 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)sailboats in art

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, 1881

suq khan az-zait orientalism

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., 1881

inscriptions wadis in art

Fishermen on the Sea of Galilee. The lake contains many good kinds of fish, some of which, it is said, do not occur elsewhere except in tropical climates, 1881

nypl dorot jewish division fishermen

'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.", 1881

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Entrance to the chapel of the Tomb of the Virgin in the valley of the Kedron. The lizards on the sunny wall are thoroughly characteristic of the place, 1881

christian prayers in art orientalism

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., 1881

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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., 1881

historical images of camels in israel orientalism

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., 1881

nypl dorot jewish division sailboats in art

Convent of Mar Saba, from Brook Kedron, five hundred and ninety feet above the bottom of the ravine below, 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)historical images of mar saba

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., 1881

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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., 1881

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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, 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)waters of merom

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., 1881

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The Tomb of David, the whole group of buildings is called Neby Daûd, which signifies the Sanctuary of the Sepulchre of the Prophet David, 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)historical images of david's tomb

Tibneh, the site of Timnath. The home of Samson's wife , and the scene of his encounter with the young lion in the vineyard., 1881

nypl dorot jewish division orientalism

The Dier, Petra. An isolated building on a lofty eminence north-west of the valley of Petra. It faces Mount Hor., 1881

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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, 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)torah scrolls

Mount Tabor from Nain, showing its south-western slopes, dotted with dwarf oaks, locust, arbutts, lentisk, and terebinth trees, 1881

orientalism nein

Wâdy Katarína, Sinai. This rocky glen, which goes by the name Shagg Músa, leads up from the orchards and gardens of the Convent of El Arab'in., 1881

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Caves in the Valley of Hinnom, east of Aceldama, 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)rock-cut tombs

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., 1881

water carriers orientalism

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., 1881

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Ruins on the summit of Mount Gerizim, on the site of the Samaritan temple., Harry Fenn, from 1881 until 1884

mount gerizim byzantine church orientalism

The tower at Ramleh. Said to be the minaret of a large mosque which once stood here. According to an Arabic inscription over the door, it was built in the year 1318. It is known as the White Mosque., 1881

nypl dorot jewish division orientalism

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., 1881

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Soba, from the Jerusalem Road. Two native ladies, mounted on asses and enveloped in large white cotton veils, calles izzars, are ascending the hill, 1881

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Chapel of the Nativity, in the crypt of the Church of St. Mary, Bethlehem. The star within the grotto on the left marks "the Place of the Nativity;" on the right is the Altar of the Adoration of the Magi, 1881

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The Kûl'at ibn Ma'ân, on the north-west side of the Valley of Pigeons. This castle consists of caverns connected by passages; opposite to it stands Irbid, the ancient Arbela, 1881

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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, 1881

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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., 1881

orientalism walls

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., 1881

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Valley of the Jordan, from the Convent of St. John the Baptist, known also as Kasr-el-Yehûd, "the Jews' Tower", 1881

nypl dorot jewish division orientalism

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., 1881

nypl dorot jewish division bedouins in art

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., 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)pilgrims

Nazareth from the south, now called En Nâsirah. The large building on the hill of Neby Sa'în is the English Orphanage for Girls, 1881

nypl dorot jewish division orientalism

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., 1881

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Ruins of an aqueduct east of Akka. The position of the stork is quite characteristic, as storks instinctively take possession of lofty deserted structures, where they may build their huge nests in safety., 1881

orientalism acre (city)

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., 1881

ladder of the tyrians orientalism

Mount Gilboa from Sûlem (Shunem). The northern extremity of the range of Jebel Fukû'a (Gilboa) is shown; the highest point is crowned by the sanctuary of Neby Mezâr. In the foreground a woman is spinning cotton, 1881

historical images of gilboa spinning (textiles)

The Sea of Galilee from 'Ain et Tîn, the fountain of the fig-tree, near Khân Minyeh, the supposed site of Capernaum., 1881

nypl dorot jewish division khirbat al-minya

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., 1881

bedouins in art orientalism

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., 1881

nypl dorot jewish division cliffs

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., 1881

human bathing orientalism

The Street of the Damascus Gate with a characteristic group of Bedouins outside a café on the left, a party of Turkish soldiers breakfasting, and on the right a group of dealers in fruit and vegetables, 1881

historical images of damascus gate nypl dorot jewish division

Joseph's tomb, from the north, showing the ruined kubbeh which adjoins it. The cenotaph and one of the pillars appear within the doorway, 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)historical images of joseph's tomb

Subterranean labyrinth of Tell Sandannah (Beit Jibrin). Showing on of the numerous circular dome-shaped caverns, with its winding rock-cut stairway., 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)torches in art

Tower of the castle at Caeserea. Built by the crusaders. It probably occupies the site of "Strato's tower," which was succeeded by the "Tower Drusus" of Herod., 1881

caesarea maritima in art orientalism

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, 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)nypl dorot jewish division

The gate of victory. (Bâb-en-Nasr). The easternmost of the northern gates of Cairo. It was built in the reign of the Fâtimy khalif El-Mustansir, A.H. 480 (A.D. 1087)., 1881

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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.", 1881

nypl dorot jewish division sleeping

Râmat el Khulîl, the sight of Mamre. The camping place of Abraham. It is a little way to the right of the old Roman road to Jerusalem, and is also known as Beit Khulîl, "the house of Abraham.", 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)bedouins in art

View of the great sea from Athlît. Through a large pointed arch, which is only held in position by the extreme hardness and tenacity of the cement used in construction of this fortress., 1881

nypl dorot jewish division chateau pelerin

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)., 1881

stone bridges orientalism

Pigeon rocks, Beirût. In the cliff from which these island rocks have broken away, there is an enormous cavern which can be entered by small boats., 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)rock formations

The Horns of Hattîn (Kûrûn Hattîn). The summit of the eastern horn is a little circular plain; and the top of the lower ridge between the two horns is also level, 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)horns of hattin

The Wailing-Place of the Jews, the west wall of the Haram, or Sacred Enclosure. On Fridays, after four o'clock, Jews and Jewesses assemble here for prayer, and bewail the downfall of Jerusalem, 1881

jewish people praying orientalism

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., 1881

rock formations in art streams

'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., 1881

nypl dorot jewish division wadi feiran

Remains of a synagogue at Kefr Beirim. The village of Beirim, with its remarkable ruins, stands on the summit of a peak north-west of Meirôn. Its present inhabitants are chiefly Maronites, 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)bar'am synagogue

'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., 1881

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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., 1881

arch at propylaeum at umayyad mosque orientalism

The mountains of Moab from Engedi. At this point the Dead Sea is about nine miles in width. There is a continuous beach of varying breadth along the shore., 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)nypl dorot jewish division

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., 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)nypl dorot jewish division

Gulf of Suez, looking out from 'Ayún Músa. These complicated wheels and spars are a mixture of Egyptian shádoof and sâkiyeh (water-wheel), by which the precious water is raised from the wells., 1881

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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., 1881

camels in art orientalism

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, 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)nypl dorot jewish division

El Kûweh, the natural bridge over the Lîtâny. It is formed of a number of fallen rocks, which have left a passage of about one hundred feet in height for the stream below, 1881

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The plain El Markeiyeh. At the mouth of Wâdy Taiyebeh, looking south and south-east towards the mountains of the Serbál group. The plain takes its name from the long white range of chalk hills called El Markhâ., 1881

camels in art wadis in art

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., 1881

nypl dorot jewish division caesarea maritima in art

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., 1881

egypt in picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt wadi maghara

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., 1881

water wells in egypt orientalism

A recollection of Sinai and the mountains of the pass of the wind. "On Horeb, with Elijah, let us lie/ Where all around, on mountain, sand, and sky,/ God's chariot-wheels have left distinctest trace." -- Keble., 1881

camels in art orientalism

Râs Abu Zenimeh. On a low promontory running out somewhat farther into the sea is placed the tomb of the saint. Unless it is rough the camels are made to take to the water instead of climbing the cliffs., 1881

camels in art orientalism

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, 1881

picturesque palestine, sinai, and egypt (nypl scan)rakhlah

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