Africa Collection (page 5)

Great temple at Thebes, ancient Egypt
Great temple at Thebes in ancient Egypt, restored view. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Persian Empire about 500 BC
Map of the Persian Empire under Darius I, with principal satrapies, about 500 BC. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Great temple at Karnak, site of Egyptian Thebes
Ruins of the great temple at Karnak, site of the city of Thebes in ancient Egypt. Color lithograph reproduction of an early 20th-century illustration

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Young Zulu chief in South Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Zulu mother and child by their hut, Natal, South Africa. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Zulu fishermen at work, Natal, South Africa. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dr Livingstones African servants, 1800s
Chuma and Susi, David Livingstones loyal African servants, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Map of equatorial Africa as known in the 1870s. Printed color lithograph, 19th century

Vasco da Gamas route around Africa, 1400s
Africa as known after Vasco da Gamas discoveries, from map of Juan de la Cosa, 1500. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Lioness Panthera leo with cub Masai Mara Kenya

White-faced Scops Owl Otus leucotis Kenya

Africa, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top

Africa, topographic map. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas. Southern Europe and the Middle East are also seen at top and upper right respectively

King cheetah coat. The king cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) has a different coat pattern to most other cheetahs, despite being of the same species

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SUDAN Tribal People Dinka fishing festival. Mass of fishermen in waist level water using spears to catch fish

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SUDAN Tribal People Dinka carrying gourds of water to irrigate crops

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SUDAN People Milking cow in Dinka cattle camp

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CONGO Transport Heavily loaded river boat on the River Congo from Kinshasa to Kisangani. Zaire

Herds of White-bearded wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus albojubatus) crossing the Mara River. Northern Serengeti, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Saint Maurice, ca. 1520-25. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Saint Maurice, ca. 1520-25

A male lion, a gemsbok and an ostrich during a duststorm in Namibia. This was taken near a waterhole in Etosha National Park

Milt Jackson, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 1997. Creator: Brian Foskett
Milt Jackson, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 1997

Zanzibar red colobus monkey (Procolobus kirkii) crossing the main road through the Reserve, Jozani forest, Jozani Chwaka Bay NP, Zanzibar, Tanzania, August

Aerial view of Sailboats - Cape to Rio Yacht Race
Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Dramatic Sunset with the Silhouette of a Giraffe. Antelope Park, Gweru, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa
Antelope Park, Gweru, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa

Map of Africa, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Map of Africa, 1902. Showing colonial possessions including French West Africa and German South West Africa, with insets of Table Bay in South Africa, and British and German East Africa

Bateleur eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus) head portrait, Captive, occurs in Africa

Boomslang (Dispholidus typus) Immature male hunting in thorn bush above deHoop Vlei, Western Cape, South Africa, December

Dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) train crossing Merzouga dunes, Tafilalt, Sahara, Morocco, March 2007

Zulu warriors, Southern Africa, c1875. Group portrait of Zulu warriors outside a thatched hut

A Zulu chief, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Muslims at prayer, Algeria, 1920. Artist: Biskra Frechon
Muslims at prayer, Algeria, 1920. A print from Customs of the World, Hutchinson and Company, 1920

Two Mashona tribeswomen pounding maize and millet, Zimbabwe, Africa, 1936. Artist: Wide World Photos
Two Mashona tribeswomen pounding maize and millet, Zimbabwe, Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Africa, Dune, Namibia, Orange, Sand, Sossusvlei, UNESCO, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sossusvlei, Namibia

The fahaka pufferfish, Nile puffer, globe fish, lineatus puffer (Tetraodon farakah)
illustration of The fahaka pufferfish, Nile puffer, globe fish, lineatus puffer (Tetraodon farakah)

World eastern hemispheres 1883
Warrens Common School Geography

Ottoman Empire, lithograph, published in 1878
Ancient map of Ottoman Empire. Lithograph, published in 1878

Map of Suez Canal 1897

Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox)
Illustration of a Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox)

Red crassula (Crassula coccinea)
Illustration of a Red crassula (Crassula coccinea)

Secretary Bird Close-Up Portrait
Sagittarius serpentarius, or hunter bird

Menara Pavilion and Gardens, Marrakesh
The Menara gardens are gardens located to the west of Marrakech, Morocco, at the gates of the Atlas mountains. They were established in the 12th century (c. 1130) by the Almohad ruler Abd al-Mu min

A sleepy mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) lounging in the underbrush in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

CETSHWAYO (1826-1884). Last Zulu King

STEAMSHIP: AFRICA. The Cunard Line steamship, SS Africa. Engraving, American, 1889

Kaiser Hof Hotel
1920: Guests sitting outside the Kaiser Hof Hotel, Dar es-Salaam, Tanganyika, East Africa. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Mt. Baker, Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda

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Africa, a continent of rich history and diverse landscapes. From the ancient Al-Idrisis world map in 1154 to the modern Africa Political Map, this land has witnessed countless changes over time. Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste playing tennis at Celesteville remind us of the enchanting stories that have emerged from this vibrant continent. In Ice Cold In Alex (1958), we catch a glimpse of Africa's cinematic allure. But beyond its cultural contributions, it also holds geological significance with continental drift shaping its landscape over 250 million years. The stunning image of Gemsbok gracefully navigating Namibia's sand dunes showcases the remarkable wildlife found on this vast land. And who can forget the breathtaking Mount Kilimanjaro Sunset? A sight that leaves visitors in awe. Even from space, Africa captivates our attention as seen in Apollo 17's photograph capturing the whole earth. The White pelicans at Walvis Bay in Namibia add to its natural beauty and diversity. Let us not forget Africa's historical context as depicted by the British Empire world map from the 19th century. It serves as a reminder of colonialism's impact on this great continent. Africa is more than just a place; it is an intricate tapestry woven with tales of triumphs and struggles, captivating landscapes, and diverse cultures. This caption only scratches the surface of what makes Africa truly special – an ever-evolving mosaic waiting to be explored and understood by all who seek its treasures.