Mid East Collection (page 9)

Assyrian winged lion bas-relief
Carving of a winged lion in battle at the entrance to an Assyrian temple. Photogravure reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Hebrews crossing the Jordan River into the Promised Land
Joshua leading the Jews across the Jordan River into Canaan, completing their flight from Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Babylonian warrior
Ancient Babylonian warrior on horseback. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration from an ancient bas-relief

Ark of the Covenant of the ancient Hebrew people
Ark of the Covenant and Mercy Seat of the Israelites. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Assyrian siege of a city using a battering-ram
Assyrians attacking a city using a battering ram. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a carving from Nimrud

Bedouins
Bedouin father and his daughter. Hand-colored halftone ireproduction of a 19th-century photograph

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Bedouin messenger racing across the desert on a camel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Coin-marked Snake (Hemorrhois nummifer syn Coluber nummifer) AKA Asian Racer or Coin snake. Photographed in Israel In November

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Jesus choosing the Apostles. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Abraham about to sacrifice his son
Abraham commanded not to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Ezekiel explaining his visions
Prophet Ezekiel telling about his visions from God. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The prodigal son returns
Prodigal son returns home and asks his fathers forgiveness, a parable in the Biblical Book of Luke. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illlustration

King David annointed with oil
Samuel annointing David King of Judah and Israel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Daniel reading the handwriting on the wall for Nebucchadnezzar. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Elijah in the wilderness
Prophet Elijah fed by birds while hiding in the wilderness. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

King Ahab presuring Naboth
Naboth turning down King Ahabs offer to buy his field, ancient Israel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Elijah demonstrating the power of the Hebrew god
Prophet Elijah invoking Yahweh over Baals priests on Mount Carmel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Shepherds with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in Bethlehem. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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There came Wise Men from the East to see the newborn Jesus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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King Hiram of Tyre brings men to help the Israelites cut cedars to build Solomons temple. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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David anointed King of Judah and Israel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Syrian home of explorer Richard Burton
Home of Sir Richard Burton and his wife in Salahiyeh, Syria, 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient ruins at Palmyra, or Tadmor, Syria
Ruins of the temples of ancient Tadmor in Syria, 1800s. Photograph

Traders approaching Sidon, a seaport of ancient Phoenicia
Camel caravan approaching Sidon, a seaport of ancient Phoenicia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Merchants and camel caravans outside the Damascus Gate, Jerusalem. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Travelers on the road to Antioch, 1800s
Ancient walls and castle of Antioch in the 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Constantinople, showing a procession at a city gate, about 1340. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 14th-century illustration

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Street crowded with merchants in Istanbul, Turkey, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Bethlehem in the 1800s
Bethlehem from the north, with the Church of the Nativity and convents, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Lebanese prince and a Damascus man
Prince of Lebanon (left) and a Muslim man from Damascus smoking a water pipe. Antique hand-colored print

A dervish and women of Turkey
Muslim dervish and Turkish women in their native attire. Antique hand-colored print

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Druse farmer plowing with a team of oxen, Middle East. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Bridge over the Tigris River at Baghdad, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Syrian dervish and citizens
People of Syria, including a Druze woman and a dervish (left rear). Antique hand-colored print

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Victorious Turks entering Constantinople, making it the Ottoman Empire capital, 1453. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Syrians and an Arab from Baghdad
Syrian man (left), woman of Damascus, and an Arab from Baghdad. Antique hand-colored print

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Sinbad and his companions shipwrecked, from the 1001 Arabian Nights. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Gustave Dore illustration

Sinbad studying with scholars in India
Sinbad the Sailor in the society of the learned Indians, from the Arabian Nights. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Ptolemys map of the world shown in red, true locations in black. Printed color lithograph 19th century

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Scribes using the stylus and other means of writing in ancient times. Hand-colored woodcut

Sir Richard Burtons journey to Mecca, 1850s
Explorer Richard Burtons desert camp in Arabia during his journey to Mecca, 1850s. Color lithograph

Crusaders sailing for the Holy Land
Crusaders setting sail for Jerusalem from Damietta in northern Egypt, 1200s. Hand-colored 19th-century engraving of an earlier illustration

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Trade caravans on the Silk Road, the great highway of Central Asia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Transporting merchandise on the great Silk Road in the Middle Ages. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration

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Camel caravan loaded with goods. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Antiochus IV, King of Seleucid kingdom of Syria. Hand-colored 17th-century engraving

Paul a prisoner of Agrippa
Apostle Paul defending himself before Roman consul Agrippa. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Peter and Andrew mending their nets by the Sea of Galilee before becoming disciples of Jesus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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The Mid East, a region steeped in history and rich with cultural treasures. From the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee, this land has witnessed remarkable events that have shaped our world. As we delve into its past, we find ourselves transported to medieval Europe at the start of the Crusades, where kingdoms clashed and ideologies collided. The maps of ancient Palestine reveal the intricate tapestry of Judah and Israel, while the vast expanse of the Roman Empire reminds us of their dominance. Intriguingly, it was during this time that Jesus shared his Last Supper with his devoted Apostles - an iconic moment forever etched in our collective memory. Meanwhile, an Assyrian king rides triumphantly in his chariot as a symbol of power and might. Moving forward through time brings us to Jesus at Emmaus - a poignant encounter filled with hope and revelation. Palestinian women in Jerusalem during the 1800s offer glimpses into daily life amidst changing times. And who can forget about Lebanon's majestic Cedars? These towering trees stand tall as symbols of resilience and endurance throughout centuries. Finally, let us not overlook the Arab empire that flourished in mid-700s; its influence stretching far beyond borders both geographically and culturally. The Mid East is more than just a geographical location; it is a treasure trove brimming with stories waiting to be discovered. Its legacy continues to shape our present as we unravel its mysteries from one captivating chapter to another.