Algerian Collection

Moorish Belly Dancer - Algeria
Arabian Belly Dancer - Algeria

Young North Africans dancing on the Paris Quais
Young North Africans (from Algeria) dance on the Paris Quais. Date: circa 1950s

The Sahara Desert, North west Africa - two camels stride across the sand, accompanied by their Bedouin owner. Date: circa 1915

Algiers, Algeria - Harbour View
The harbour viewed from the lighthouse, Algiers, Algeria - close to the Admiralty. Date: circa 1910s

Algeria - Woman smoking a nargile pipe
Algeria - woman smoking a nargile (Hookah Pipe)

Algeria - Oran - Rue d Arzew. Date: circa 1910s

Four-wheel drive Landrover, off-roading in the desert, Algeria, Africa

Abd El Kader, Algerian leader
Abd El Kader (Abd al-Qadir, El Amir Abdelkader), Algerian Islamic scholar, Sufi, political and military leader who led a resistance to French occupation in the mid-nineteenth century

Khadidja, Exotic Dancer with Veil - Algeria
Khadidja, Exotic Dancer with Veil (barely!) - Algeria. Date: circa 1910s

Woman of the Algerian Berber Ouled Nails Tribe
Woman from the tribe of Ouled Nail in Southern Algeria in their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing

Algiers, Algeria - Waterfront Boulevards
Algiers, Algeria - Les Boulevards et les Coteaux (the slopes/ramps) de Mustapha Superieur. Date: circa 1920s

Algerian Coffee Store - Soho, London. Date: 1973

View of Tebessa Street, Souk Ahras, NE Algeria, including a Turkish bath. Date: circa 1920

CAVE ART. Prehistoric rock painting, probably depicting a horned goddess. From Aounrhet, Tassili, Algeria

Sidi Fredj, Algiers Province, Algeria

Roman Theater, Ruins of ancient city Cuicul, Djemila, Setif Province, Algeria

Fantastic Wooden Screw Olive Press - Kabyle People, Algeria
Absolutely Fantastic Wooden Olive Screw Press - Kabyle People, Algeria. The traditional Kabylian economy of the area is based on arboriculture (orchards and olive trees)

Kabyle Village of Taourirt - Northern Algeria in the Bouira Province - The Kabyle people are Berbers from North Eastern Algeria - estimated population today of 5 million individuals. Date: circa 1910s

Young Algerian Mother breastfeeding her infant. Date: circa 1910s

Geographic map of Algeria and details of the provinces of Algiers, Oran and Constantine
XEE4405752 Geographic map of Algeria and details of the provinces of Algiers, Oran and Constantine, realized by Amboise Tardieu, 19th century

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

Oran, Algeria - Marshal Foch Square and Santa Cruz Hills. Date: circa 1920s

Main Street, Tizi Ouzou, Algeria. Date: circa 1925

ALGERIA: ROMAN SARCOPHAGUS. Sarcophagus at the Roman Temple of Minerva in Tebessa, Algeria, built in the 3rd century A.D. Photograph, late 19th century

ALGERIA: TEMPLE OF MINERVA. The Roman Temple of Minerva at Tebessa, Algeria, built in the 3rd century A.D. Photograph, late 19th century

Oran - Place D Armes and the Town Hall
The Place D Armes and the Town Hall at Oran, Algeria

Cafe at Biskra, Algeria, 1884. Creator: Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Cafe at Biskra, Algeria, 1884

Rue des Ouleds-Naדּand Moorish cafes, Biskra
The busy street of Ouleds-Naדּ, Biskra, lined with several Moorish cafes. Date: circa 1910s

Gulf of Stora near Philippeville (Skikda), Algeria
Gulf of Stora on the Mediterranean, near Philippeville (Skikda), Algeria. Date: circa 1905

Street and bay, Philippeville (Skikda), Algeria
Street with a view of the bay, Philippeville (Skikda), Algeria. Date: circa 1932

Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria, North Africa
Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria, showing their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing

ALGERIA: STREET SCENE, c1899. Street of the Red Sea in Algiers. Photochrome postcard, c1899

Tlemcen - Tomb of the Princess - Algeria
Tomb of the Princess at Tlemcen ( The Pearl of the Maghreb ) in northwestern Algeria - capital of Tlemcen Province. The name Tlemcen comes from the Berber for Dry Spring

Algerian Dancer
An Algerian Belly Dancer - holding aloft her scarf, in an alluring pose

Pilgrims returning to Algeria from Mecca, having undertaking the Hajj, the pilgrimage every able-bodied Muslim is required to undertake at least once in their lifetime

Events / Africa / Libya
The U.S. wages war on Algerian pirates : Stephen Decaturs life is saved when Reuben James interposes his head between a pirate sword and his commander

The Mercy Fathers ransoming the captives in Algeria, c. 1830-40 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT287709 The Mercy Fathers ransoming the captives in Algeria, c.1830-40 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Panoramic view of Oran, NW Algeria
Panoramic view of Oran harbour and city, NW Algeria. Date: circa 1920

Algerian Belly Dancer
Traditional Algerian Belly Dancer. Date: circa 1907

Steamship harbour at Algiers - the wine export section
The steamship harbour at Algiers - the wine export section. Thousands of barrels of wine awaiting transportation to Europe

Hoggar Mountains, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

Young Berber woman posing naked. Photography around 1890
GIA4792243 Young Berber woman posing naked. Photography around 1890 by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Berber woman posing naked)

British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate ship (coloured engraving)
7337534 British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate ship (coloured engraving) by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); 40.7x52.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J)

Colonialism: mapping of the Algiers region (chromolithograph)
FGL5471170 Colonialism: mapping of the Algiers region (chromolithograph); (add.info.: French vignette from the collection, Edition de la Chocolaterie d'Aiguebelle ", chromolithography)

The 'Queen Charlotte' moored off the Mole during the bombing of Algiers (Algeria), on 27 August 1816
MMM5482456 The 'Queen Charlotte' moored off the Mole during the bombing of Algiers (Algeria), on 27 August 1816. Colored etching, May 15, 1817, by Lt William Innes Pocock (1783-1836)

French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade. Algeria 1906
UIG5636340 French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade. Algeria 1906; (add.info.: French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade)

French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria
UIG5635120 French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria).

L'Algerie / Algeria: La Belle Fatma, Costume de Femme Arabe riche (colour photo)
8639811 L'Algerie / Algeria: La Belle Fatma, Costume de Femme Arabe riche (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Belle Fatma)

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Discover the mesmerizing allure of Algeria, a land rich in culture and captivating traditions. From the enchanting movements of a Moorish Belly Dancer to the vibrant rhythms of young North Africans dancing on the Paris Quais, Algerian artistry knows no bounds. Venture into the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, where golden dunes stretch as far as the eye can see. Feel your adrenaline surge as you embark on an off-roading adventure in a four-wheel drive Landrover, conquering rugged terrains that only Algeria's majestic landscapes can offer. Stroll through Oran's Rue d Arzew and immerse yourself in its bustling atmosphere, where history intertwines with modernity. Gaze upon Algiers' breathtaking harbour view and witness its timeless beauty unfold before your eyes. Indulge in cultural rituals as you encounter an Algerian woman gracefully smoking a nargile pipe, embracing centuries-old traditions passed down through generations. Learn about Abd El Kader, an influential Algerian leader whose legacy continues to inspire. Unveil the mystery behind Khadidja, an exotic dancer adorned with veils that tell stories untold. Marvel at the resilience and grace of women from the Algerian Berber Ouled Nails Tribe who proudly preserve their heritage amidst changing times. Experience firsthand the Dance of Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria; let their rhythmic movements transport you to another era. Witness an Algerian dancer captivate audiences with every step taken – a testament to passion and dedication. Algeria beckons with its diverse tapestry woven by history, tradition, and unyielding spirit. Come explore this extraordinary nation that embraces both ancient customs and contemporary expressions.