Sinai Collection

Icon of Mary and saints Theodoros and Georgios with angels. 6th cent. St Catherines Monastery, Sinai. EGYPT. NOTE: This image avail. up to 100MB. Call for details

RF - Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over a coral reef. Whilst a Predatory bandcheek wrasse (Oxycheilinus digrammus)

Codex Sinaiticus Syriacus dating from the 5th century, Monastery of St. Catherine, Sinai, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Sinai, by Max Schmidt (1818-1901). Date: 1844

Ten Commandments delivered by Moses
Moses giving the tablets with the Ten Commandments to the people of Israel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ascent Lower Range Sinai 1839 David Roberts British
Ascent of the Lower Range of Sinai, 1839. David Roberts (British, 1796-1864). Color lithograph

Bedouin and camel, Sinai, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Brewing coffee outside a Bedouin tent, Sinai, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Mt Sinai, Sinai Desert, Egypt, Africa

The Burning Bush, Monastery of St. Catherine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sinai, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Coral reef and diver, off Sharm el Sheikh, Sinai, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) on a coral reef. Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) cleans among the sharp teeth of a predatory roving coral grouper (Plectropomus pessuliferus) beneath an overhang on a coral reef

Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) sticking its head into the mouth of a Red Sea fusilier (Caesio lunaris) during a cleaning session. Small Crack, Sha ab Mahmud, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

The vertical reef wall at Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed, with Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) and soft corals (Dendronephthya spp.) Yellowsaddle goatfish (Parupeneus cyclostomus)

RF- School of Blackfin barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) forming circle in open water at Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

RF - A vibrant Red Sea coral reef scene, with orange female Scalefin anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) teeming over Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma)

Free diver coming up from dive to explore coral reef, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea Model released

Interior of St Catherine's Cloister (engraving)
3784637 Interior of St Catherine's Cloister (engraving); (add.info.: Interior of St Catherine's Cloister.Katerina). Greek Orthodox church and monastery

Underwater view, coral reef, Dahab, Red Sea, Egypt

A school of Blackfin barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) forming the number 6 as they circle in deep water adjacent to a coral reef, Yolanda Reef, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea. July

Sir Anthony Eden on his way to lunch with the Queen - Eden has shortly prior to this issued his ultimatum to Israel and Egypt to withdraw their forces after Israel had invaded Egypt

Map illustrating the Campaigns in Egypt from February, 1915, to May, 1916, . Creator: Unknown
Map illustrating the Campaigns in Egypt from February, 1915, to May, 1916, (c1920). Alexandria and the Nile delta, Cairo, Port Said, the Suez Canal and the Sinai Peninsula during the First World War

Map of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Map of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Fighting began in January 1915, when a German-led Ottoman force invaded the Sinai Peninsula, then part of the British Protectorate of Egypt

Asia Minor, the Caucasus Region and Mesopotamia, First World War, c1915, (c1920). Map of part of the Middle East, showing eastern Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine

Map of the Turkish attack on the Suez Canal, Egypt, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map showing approximately the direction of the Turkish Attack on the Suez Canal, January 25 - February 3, 1915

Map to Illustrate the Mesopotamian Expedition, 1919. Creator: George Philip & Son Ltd
Map to Illustrate the Mesopotamian Expedition, 1919. Showing the Middle Eastern theatre of World War I, including the Turkish or Ottoman Empire, and parts of Russia, Persia and Egypt

Bohar snapper (Lutjanus bohar) school at Ras Mohammed, Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

A Palestine Camp at Elim - Heb. xiii. 11, c1924. Creators: James Clark, Henry A Harper
A Palestine Camp at Elim - Heb. xiii. 11, c1924. Hebrews 13:11 For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the most holy place by the high priest as a sin offering are burned outside

Bullethead parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) male, close up of eye, whilst sleeping at night. The Alternatives, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Whitebelly damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster) pair spawning / laying eggs on a seafan (Annella mollis). Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

School of Bluespine unicornfish (Naso unicornis) gathered during the summer breeding season. Yolanda Reef, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Close up portrait of female Lionfish (Pterois volitans) in the late afternoon, when Lionfish are more active. The Alternatives, Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Male Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) displaying, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

RF - Young lionfish (Pterois volitans) swimming near surface hunting silversides, at dusk. Beacon Rock, Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Large school of Bohar snappers (Lutjanus bohar) gather with smaller shoal of Batfish (Platax orbicularis) in open water off Ras Mohammed at the tip of Sinai, Egypt

School of Bohar snappers (Lutjanus bohar) Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Male Bullethead parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) displaying in late afternoon. Ras Katy, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp)
Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp.) at sunset. Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Free diver exploring blue water beside coral reef, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea Model released

Suez Canal under construction, 1869
Dredges beiginning to build the Suez Canal, 1869. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Red Sea
Sameh Shahien

T E Lawrence of Arabia in action during WW1
T E Lawrence of Arabia in action during the First World War - he fought in the Arab Revolt (1916-1918) and the Sinai and Palestine Campaign (1915-1918). Date: 1915-1918

A meteor over the Sinai Desert is interpreted by the Arabs as the herald of important events in the Red Sea area Date
A meteor over the Sinai Desert is interpreted by the Arabs as the herald of important events in the Red Sea area... Date: July 1935

Moses descending from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law (Ten Commandments). Exodus 5. 35
535367 Moses descending from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law (Ten Commandments). Exodus 5.35. Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) for The Bible (London 1866). Wood engraving

de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter 790 - 65-CW
Armee de l'Air - de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter 790 / 65-CW, ex Multinational Force & Observers (MFO) In Sinai Egypt. (Armee de l'Air - French Air Force) Date: circa 2008

de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter 786 - CT
Armee de l'Air - de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter 786 / CT, ex Multinational Force & Observers (MFO) In Sinai Egypt. (Armee de l'Air - French Air Force) Date: circa 2008

de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter 730 - CA
Armee de l'Air - de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter 730 / CA, ex Multinational Force & Observers (MFO) In Sinai Egypt. (Armee de l'Air - French Air Force) Date: circa 2008

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Sinai, a land of wonders and ancient treasures. From the vibrant coral reefs teeming with life to the majestic Hawksbill sea turtle gracefully gliding through the crystal-clear waters, this peninsula in Egypt's Sinai Desert is a true paradise for nature enthusiasts. But Sinai is not only about its natural beauty; it holds a rich cultural heritage as well. At St. Catherine's Monastery, an iconic 6th-century icon of Mary and saints Theodoros and Georgios stands alongside angels, reminding visitors of the deep religious significance that permeates this sacred place. Within these hallowed walls lies the Codex Sinaiticus Syriacus, a priceless manuscript dating back to the 5th century. Max Schmidt's painting aptly captures the essence - its rugged landscapes dotted with Bedouin tents brewing aromatic coffee outside while camels rest nearby. The Bedouin people have called this desert home for centuries, their lives intertwined with its sands and secrets. Mt Sinai rises majestically from the desert floor, bearing witness to one of history's most significant events - Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. This holy mountain has drawn pilgrims from far and wide seeking spiritual enlightenment amidst its awe-inspiring surroundings. The Burning Bush at St. Catherine's Monastery serves as a constant reminder of God's presence on this sacred ground – an UNESCO World Heritage Site where faith intertwines seamlessly with history. And let us not forget about adventure. Diving off Sharm el Sheikh reveals another world beneath our feet - vibrant coral reefs bustling with marine life greet divers who explore these underwater wonders in awe-struck amazement. As we wander through Dahab in Egypt’s Sinai Desert, we encounter Bedouins guiding their loyal camels across vast dunes – an image that evokes both nostalgia and fascination for their nomadic way of life. Finally, Sahaba Mosque stands tall as a testament to Islamic architecture within this diverse region, showcasing the vibrant cultural tapestry that Sinai embraces.