Middle East Collection (page 4)

Antique map of Nile River

Illustration of interior of the Great Pyramid, Giza, Egypt

Bas reliefs, Persepolis, Fars Province, Iran
Detailed bas relief found on the ruins of Persepolis near Shiraz Iran

Flag of Israel

Port Said Paratroopers
British Paratroopers dug in on the Canal Road in Port Said, 12th November 1956. The Egyptian position is 500 yards from this point. (Photo by Terry Fincher/Keystone/Getty Images)

Close up of sculpture on Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt

Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt
Karnak, Temple of Amon, Court of Ramses II, Pink granite colossal statue of pharaoh

Middle East, satellite image
Middle East. North is at top. Satellite image of the Middle East, showing the borders (white lines) of the countries. The Middle East is a Eurocentric term used to describe a region that roughly

Arabic Countries, food, arabic biscuits, traditional

Belley Dancer in Blue - Cappadoccia Turkey

Africa, Ethiopia
Jordan, Petra. Central figure on the facade of Petra, Jordans most spectacular monument, The Treasury, is the eroded figure of and Amazon wielding an axe

JORDAN, Petra. Indiana Jones-themed snack and coffee shop near the entrance to Petra, the capital of the ancient Nabataean civilization featured in the classic adventure movie

Rainbow over Sea of Galilee
Israel, Tiberias, A rainbow on the Sea of Galilee

Babylonian cuneiform numerals. Key to the clay-pressed Cuneiform numerals used in the later Babylonian period (2000BC to 75AD)

Egyptian palm tree, 16th century artwork. The fruits of this palm tree are being harvested. The palm tree most commonly cultivated in this way is the date palm tree, which has sweet edible fruit

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Jesus lamenting Jerusalems fate. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Shepherds called from their fields at the birth of Jesus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Alexander the Great discovering the body of Darius, King of Persia. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration by Gustave Dore

Apadana Palace, Persepolis, Iran. Began by Darius the Great and completed by his son Xerxes I 30 years later in 480 BC
RS-273 Apadana Palace, Persepolis, Iran. Began by Darius the Great and completed by his son Xerxes I 30 years later in 480 BC, the palace was used by The King of Kings for official audiences

Great Salt Desert, satellite image. North is at top. Desert soil and mud is light brown, barren rocky areas are pink, and salt pans are blue

Fossil Fish with Shrimp (Carpopenaus) - Lebanon - Cretaceous
CAN-2475 Fossil Fish with Shrimp (Carpopenaus) Lebanon - Cretaceous Tselvatia John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Camel - Egypt
FEU-157 Camel Egypt Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

British Army Gunner S. R. Gosden of 67 Catherine Street, Reading
British Army Gunner S.R. Gosden of 67 Catherine Street, Reading, seen here in the back row of this group of Royal Artillery men in the Middle East during the Second World War. Circa 1942

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UAE Dubai Burj-Al Arab Hotel on Jumeirah Beach. Dubayy United Arab Emirates Dubai

Neri to Akra, c1915. Creator: Stanfords Geographical Establishment
Neri to Akra, c1915. Map showing the journey of British writer, soldier and diplomatic advisor Mark Sykes in Turkey, (at that time part of the Ottoman Empire)

The Great Khan at Damascus, 1841. Artist: W Kelsall
The Great Khan at Damascus, 1841. Illustration from Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, Volume I, by John Carne, series of views drawn from nature by W H Bartlett, William Purser, and Thomas Allom

Richard I, Coeur de Lion landing at Jaffa (Joppa), September 1191, (c1880). Artist: William Heysham Overend
Richard I, Coeur de Lion landing at Jaffa (Joppa), September 1191, (c1880). Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199) was the eldest son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine

Cross section illustration of oval house made from animal skins with fire below ground and smoke rising above, Nabta Playa, Egypt

Nizwa fort, Oman

Starry night sky above Alamut castle, Qazvin Province, Iran

Sneferus Bent Pyramid, 2600 BC, Dahshur Necropolis, Dahshur, Egypt

Turkey, Konya and the Architecture of the home to the Whirling Dervish Mevlana Museum

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Three kings following the star to worship the coming of the prophet, Jesus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Motor Sport Business Forum Middle East: Martin Whitaker, Bahrain International Circuit
Martin Whitaker (GBR), Bahrain International Circuit. Motor Sport Business Forum Middle East, Bahrain International Circuit, Manama, Bahrain, 1-2 April 2008

Middle East, Israel, sunset over the ocean off the historic city of Caesarea

Assyrian residential complex, visual reconstruction
Illustration of a Assyrian residential complex, visual reconstruction

Saint Catherines Monastery at Mount Sinai
Saint Catherines Monastery commonly known as Santa Katarina lies on the Sinai Peninsula, at the mouth of a gorge at the foot of Mount Sinai in the city of Saint Catherine in Egypts South Sinai

Bahai Gardens in Haifa
View of the terraced gardens and the gold-domed marble structure built in 1953 over the burial place of Said Ali Muhammad ( Bab ) the forerunner of Baha i faith in the Israeli port city of Haifa

Temple of Luxor, Ramesses II Statue, Luxor, Egypt
Temple of Luxor, Ramesses II Statue, Luxor - Thebes, Luxor East Bank, Egypt. Statue, Ramesses II, Pharaoh, King, Temple, Male Likeness, Hieroglyphics, Carving, Ancient, International Landmark

Coptic icon, Jesus

Middle East central part of Turkey in Cappadocia Whirling Dervishes dancing in underground restaurant

Africa, Egypt
Egypt, Cairo. Fez-adorned Khedive Ismail who built the Gezira Palace in Cairo, Egypt to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal shown in a wall mural adorning the venue today

Rusty parrotfish. Close-up of a rusty parrotfish (Scarus ferrugineus) showing its brightly coloured body and fin. The rusty parrtofish is a reef fish that is found in the Eastern Indian Ocean

Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria
Saladin (1137-1193), Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Saladin led Islamic opposition to the European armies during the Crusades

Asia, satellite image. The land is mostly covered by vegetation and seen as the green areas. Deserts are shown in yellow, and mountain ranges are grey

Pakistan Karakorum Highway Hunza Valley
WAT-6589 Pakistan Karakorum Highway Hunza Valley M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Agama / Agamid Lizard - camouflaged by sand pattern on its back - sand dunes of Central Karakum desert - Turkmenistan
ANZ-1440 Agama / Agamid Lizard - camouflaged by sand pattern on its back sand dunes of Central Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April Agamidae sp

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The Middle East, a region steeped in history and rich in cultural heritage, is a captivating tapestry of civilizations. From the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Map of the Byzantine Empire in the 9th Century, this land has witnessed countless wonders. In biblical tales, we find Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee, showcasing his divine power over nature's elements. As Medieval Europe embarked on its Crusades, maps depicted its intricate connections with this enigmatic realm. Ancient Palestine kingdoms of Judah and Israel come alive through an ancient map that unveils their boundaries and historical significance. The Anglo-Saxon 10th-century world map reveals how knowledge about this region spread across continents during those times. Orteliuss' map from 1570 showcases the vast Ottoman Empire at its zenith—a testament to its dominance over lands stretching far beyond our imagination. Meanwhile, a glimpse into history unfolds as we explore maps depicting both Roman Empire's expanse and Cyprus' strategic location. The Last Supper immortalizes Jesus and his apostles sharing their final meal together—an event forever etched into religious consciousness. And who can forget the mighty Assyrian king commanding his chariot with unparalleled might? Finally, we delve into Alexander the Great's conquests through a detailed map displaying Macedonia's empire—truly awe-inspiring feats achieved by one man. These hints offer just a glimpse into what makes the Middle East so fascinating—the convergence of empires, religions, cultures that have shaped it throughout millennia, and is a treasure trove awaiting exploration for those captivated by history's allure.