Sinai Peninsula Collection

The worlds oldest Christian monastery stands under Mount Sinai, St. Catherines Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Antique map of the Middle East with Egypt, Syria, and Israel. Date unknown

Antique map of Arabian peninsula and Persia

Map showing the land of the Hebrews, 1936
7125142 Map showing the land of the Hebrews, 1936; (add.info.: Map showing the land of the Hebrews. From A Short History of the World, published c.1936); Photo © Ken Welsh

Egypt with the Sinai Peninsula and the Journeys of the Israelites (colour litho)
8643625 Egypt with the Sinai Peninsula and the Journeys of the Israelites (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Art renaissance: Moise montrant les Tables de la loi. Mosaique de Domenico Beccafumi (1484-1551), cinquecento
AIS5386793 Art renaissance: Moise montrant les Tables de la loi. Mosaique de Domenico Beccafumi (1484-1551), cinquecento. Cathedrale de Sienne (Italie).; © Iberfoto.

Bedouin of Sinai; The Red Sea, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Bedouin of Sinai; The Red Sea, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Distant Fronts, In Palestine; Drilling a Well, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, In Palestine; Drilling a Well, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Distant Fronts, In Palestine; For walking on sand, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, In Palestine; For walking on sand, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Distant Fronts, In Palestine; Camp in an oasis in the Sinai desert, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, In Palestine; Camp in an oasis in the Sinai desert, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'Peninsule du Sinai; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Peninsule du Sinai; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

The Prince of Wales in Egypt: the Royal Party landing on the Arabian coast, on their... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in Egypt: the Royal Party landing on the Arabian coast, on their way to the Wells of Moses, 1862. The future King Edward VII in Africa

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

Blue Hole, Dahab, Red Sea, Egypt

Blue hole, Dahab, Sinai, Red Sea, 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

Sunrise, Mount Sinai, Gabal Musa, Sinai peninsula, Egypt

Engraving by Victor Guerin (1821-1891) depicting Mount Serbal (Jebel Serbal) in Wadi Feiran in southern Sinai
UIG5325211 Engraving by Victor Guerin (1821-1891) depicting Mount Serbal (Jebel Serbal) in Wadi Feiran in southern Sinai. At 2, 070 metres (6, 791 ft) high, it is the fifth highest mountain in Egypt

Engraving by Victor Guerin (1821-1891) depicting Mount Serbal (Jebel Serbal) in Wadi Feiran in southern Sinai
UIG5325207 Engraving by Victor Guerin (1821-1891) depicting Mount Serbal (Jebel Serbal) in Wadi Feiran in southern Sinai. At 2, 070 metres (6, 791 ft) high, it is the fifth highest mountain in Egypt

Bible manuscript, Codex Sinaiticus, facsimile, published in 1882
Sample of Greek Bible manuscript, Codex Sinaiticus, Hebrew 13, 9. Facsimile, published in 1882

Moise et les dix commandements. Derriere lui, le Veau d'Or. Peinture de Yuri Ilyich Repin (Youri Repine) (1877-1954)
FIA5372186 Moise et les dix commandements. Derriere lui, le Veau d Or. Peinture de Yuri Ilyich Repin (Youri Repine) (1877-1954), huile sur toile, vers 1930. Art russe, 20e siecle, art moderne. I

Flemish tapestry. Series The History of Moses. Moses at the mount Sinai. Atelier Joost van Herzele. Ca 1550. Detail
7208340 Flemish tapestry. Series The History of Moses. Moses at the mount Sinai. Atelier Joost van Herzele. Ca 1550. Detail. by Flemish School, (16th century); Madrid, Spain; © Paul Maeyaert

Figures Setting Out in Canoes from a Palm Grove (Wady Feiran), 1884 / 1885
Figures Setting Out in Canoes from a Palm Grove (Wady Feiran), 1884/1885

Sinai, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Sinai, Egypt, 1898. View of mountains on the Sinai Peninsula which lies between the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Red Sea to the south. Der Sinai

Map showing the land of the Hebrews. From A Short History of the World, published c. 1936
Map showing the land of the Hebrews. From A Short History of the World, published c.1936

Nekhel Bedouin type Sinai peninsula 1920 Egypt
Nekhel. Bedouin type of the Sinai peninsula. 1920, Egypt, Sinai

Flight Ma el-Hadj Petra Wadi Rum Akaba Typical mountain
Flight to Ma an el-Hadj, Petra, Wadi Rum and Akaba. Typical mountain scene of Ras-el-Nageb Masr. West of Akaba. Descent from plateau of the Sinai peninsula. 1932, Egypt, Sinai

Nekhel Village center Sinai peninsula ancient Haj
Nekhel. Village in center of Sinai peninsula on ancient Haj route. 1920, Egypt, Sinai

Sinai desert Dreary desert scene Sinai Peninsula
To Sinai via the desert, Dreary desert scene in Sinai Peninsula 1900, Egypt, Sinai

Antique map of Turkey in Asia, Egypt, Arabia, and Persia

Antique map of the Gulf of Suez with Egypt and Israel

Antique map of Arabia

Antique map of Arabia with vignettes

Antique map of the holy land of Sinai peninsula

Saint Catherines Monastery, Sinai, Egypt, wood engraving, published in 1855
Saint Catherines Monastery. The today Greek Orthodox monastery in Sinai in Egypt was founded in 548 - 565 and is the oldest still inhabited monastery of Christianity. Wood engraving, published in 1855

Satellite view of the Eastern Mediterranean
December 12, 2010 - Satellite view of the Eastern Mediterranean. Clouds almost cover the Mediterranean Sea, as well as parts of Israel and Lebanon

A cloud of tan dust from Saudi Arabia blows over the Red Sea
October 13, 2010 - A cloud of tan dust from Saudi Arabia blows over the Red Sea just south of the Sinai Peninsula and the Nile Delta

Global view of Earth over North Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and India

Global view of earth over Europe, Middle East, and northern Africa

The aft section of the docked space shuttle Discovery and the stations robotic Canadarm2
April 10, 2010 - The aft section of the docked space shuttle Discovery and the stations robotic Canadarm2. The Red Sea, Sinai Peninsula (center) and Nile River (left)

High oblique scene looking toward the Sinai Peninsula and the Mediterranean Sea
May 12, 2009 - High oblique scene looking toward the Sinai Peninsula and the Mediterranean Sea. The Red Sea is just out of frame at bottom right

Satellite view of Cairo, Egypt, and the valley of the Nile River
April 11, 2011 - Satellite view of Cairo, Egypt, and the valley of the Nile River. The valley of the Nile River, a rich agricultural region

Aerial view of the Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula along with part of the Mediterranean Sea
July 17, 2009 - The Nile River and its delta in Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula and part of the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea are just a few of the geographic features recognizable in this photograph

Road to Saint Catherines Monastery in the Sinai desert, Egypt, Africa

Road in the Sinai desert, Egypt, Africa

The walls of the White Canyon, Sinai, Egypt, Africa

White Canyon near Dahab, Sinai, Egypt, Africa

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The Sinai Peninsula, a land of ancient wonders and spiritual significance. At its heart lies the world's oldest Christian monastery, nestled beneath the majestic Mount Sinai. This sacred mountain, standing tall at 2, 070 meters (6, 791 ft), is a testament to the region's rich history. Antique maps reveal the intricate connections between Egypt, Syria, Israel, and even Persia. They depict a landscape where cultures converged and empires clashed. The Arabian Peninsula emerges as a focal point on these maps with its proximity to Egypt, Nubia, and Abyssinia. Engravings by Victor Guerin transport us to Wadi Feiran in southern Sinai. His detailed artwork captures the grandeur of Mount Serbal - the fifth highest peak in Egypt. These images take us back to 1875 and 1876 when explorers marveled at this natural wonder. A map from World War I era illustrates campaigns in Egypt during that time period - a reminder of how this strategic location has witnessed significant historical events. Another map showcases Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula in 1917; it serves as an artifact connecting past conflicts with present realities. As dawn breaks over Mount Sinai today, visitors are greeted by breathtaking sunrises that paint the sky with hues of gold and pink. Gabal Musa stands as a beacon for those seeking solace or inspiration amidst nature's splendor. Intriguingly enough, even biblical manuscripts find their place here - Codex Sinaiticus being one such treasure published in 1882. It reminds us of how deeply rooted faith is within these lands. Artistic depictions further enrich our understanding of this region's cultural heritage: Yuri Repin's painting portrays Moses receiving commandments while Flemish tapestries capture Moses' encounter with God atop Mount Sinai during his journey through history. The Sinai Peninsula beckons adventurers and seekers alike with its timeless allure – an enchanting blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and spiritual resonance.