Transjordan Collection

School of Silversides (Atherinomorus lacunosus) mass below a jetty, creating a false ceiling of fish. Berenice Jetty, Aqaba, Jordan. Gulf of Aqaba, Jordan

JORDAN RIVER, c1931. Aerial view of the Jordan Rift Valley and Jordan River, with a Bedouin camp dotting the banks. Photograph, c1931

WW1 - Jordan - Australian Mounted Troops at Es Salt
WW1 - Middle East - Australian Mounted Troops on the Main Street at Es Salt (now Al-Salt), Jordan. Es Salt, was 15 miles north east from the Ghoraniyeh crossing of the Jordan River and 4

Temple of the Sun, Jerash, 1875 (b / w photo)
PEF320894 Temple of the Sun, Jerash, 1875 (b/w photo) by Dumas, Tancrede (1830-1905); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; (add.info.: now known as the Temple of Artemis)

Hadrians Arch at the entrance to Jerash, 1867 (b / w photo)
PEF320888 Hadrians Arch at the entrance to Jerash, 1867 (b/w photo) by Phillips, Sergeant Henry (fl.1866-67); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Temple of Artemis from the South-East, Jerash, 1867 (b / w photo)
PEF320887 Temple of Artemis from the South-East, Jerash, 1867 (b/w photo) by Phillips, Sergeant Henry (fl.1866-67); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Triumphal arch at Jerash, from the south, 1875 (b / w photo)
PEF320895 Triumphal arch at Jerash, from the south, 1875 (b/w photo) by Dumas, Tancrede (1830-1905); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

The Jordan River looking East towards Transjordan, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446229 The Jordan River looking East towards Transjordan, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

The oval columned piazza from the north west, Jerash, 1867 (b / w photo)
PEF320889 The oval columned piazza from the north west, Jerash, 1867 (b/w photo) by Phillips, Sergeant Henry (fl.1866-67); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles
3697392 The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles, Our Allies in the Colonies (colour litho) by English School

Soft corals (Dendronephthya hemprichi) growing in very shallow water in the shade provided by a jetty, while a school of Silversides (Atherinomorus lacunosus) circle. Berenice Jetty, Aqaba, Jordan

Silversides (Atherinomorus lacunosus) school just below surface in evening light, Berenice Jetty, Aqaba, Jordan. Gulf of Aqaba, Jordan

Petra Transjordan Tops altars sacrificing 1900
Petra in Transjordan, Tops of altars for sacrificing 1900, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Picturesque Guardian of the Iraq Frontier, 1941. An Arab Legionary on sentry duty at an R.A.F. aerodrome in Transjordan. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Petra Transjordan Sik el-Khazne 1950 Jordan Extinct city
Petra in Transjordan. Sik and el-Khazne. 1950, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Eleventh Huzars arriving Ludd detraining Lydda junction
Eleventh Huzars arriving at Ludd. Eleventh Huzars detraining at the Lydda junction on their arrival from Egypt. Lt. General R.H

Street Es-Salt Salt Transjordan 1940
Street in Es-Salt (Salt in Transjordan). 1940

Prince Emir Saud visit Emir Abdullah Amman Transjordan
Prince Emir Sauds visit to Emir Abdullah in Amman, Transjordan. Camel Corps of Arab Legion, camel drill. 1935, Jordan, Amman

Agriculture Splitting great rock growth fig tree
Agriculture, etc. Splitting of a great rock by the growth of a fig tree. Taken in Transjordan. 1930, Jordan

King Faysal Faisal I Iraq left brother Emir Abdullah
King Faysal (Faisal) I of Iraq (left) probably with his brother Emir Abdullah of Transjordan, at the palace, Baghdad, Iraq. 1932, Iraq, Baghdad

Transjordan East Dead Sea Machaerus Climbing el-Meshneka
Transjordan. East of the Dead Sea. Machaerus. Climbing el-Meshneka showing deep gorge surrounding it. 1920, Jordan, Machaerus

Down Jordan Valley Sea Galilee Dead Sea Jisr Sheikh
Down the Jordan Valley from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea. Jisr Sheikh Hussein. Jordan bridge on Beisan road to Transjordan. 1920

Transjordan East Dead Sea Village Main head Wady Zerka
Transjordan. East of the Dead Sea. Village of Main. At the head of Wady Zerka Main. 1920, Jordan, Ma╩╗in, Ma╩╗In

Human nest tree Transjordan 1925 Jordan
Human nest in a tree in Transjordan?. 1925, Jordan

Transjordan East Dead Sea Machaerus ascent el-Meshneka
Transjordan. East of the Dead Sea. Machaerus. The ascent to el-Meshneka. 1920, Jordan, Machaerus

Transjordan East Dead Sea Machaerus Remains dungeons
Transjordan. East of the Dead Sea. Machaerus. Remains of dungeons on Castle Hill. 1920, Jordan, Machaerus

Agriculture Growth fig tree cleaving great rock
Agriculture, Growth of a fig tree cleaving a great rock taken in Wadi Shaib, Transjordan. 1930, Jordan

Zerka-Main Machaerus Zerka town Transjordan Nov
Zerka-Main and Machaerus, also Zerka (town), Transjordan, Nov. 1930, May 5-6, 1932. 1930, Jordan

Herbert Samuel Emir Abdullah Transjordan 1920
Herbert Samuel and Emir Abdullah in Transjordan. 1920, Jordan

Transjordan East Dead Sea Machaerus Ruins foot
Transjordan. East of the Dead Sea. Machaerus. Ruins at foot of el-Meshneka. Here probably existed a connecting wall with Castle Hill. 1920, Jordan, Machaerus

Transjordan East Dead Sea Home Main Inhabitants
Transjordan. East of the Dead Sea. Home in Main. Inhabitants are Christian Bedouins. 1920, Jordan, Ma╩╗in, Ma╩╗In

left right Sir Herbert Samuel Mr Abramson District Commissioner
(left to right) Sir Herbert Samuel, Mr. Abramson, District Commissioner of Northern District; Emir Abdullah of Transjordan, and Admiral de Roebeck on board the Iron Duke, 1921. 1921

Admiral de Roebeck left Emir Abdullah Transjordan
Admiral de Roebeck (left), Emir Abdullah of Transjordan, and a British naval officer on board the H.M.S. Iron Duke, 1921. 1921

Transjordan 1898 Jordan
Transjordan. 1898, Jordan

Petra Transjordan Deep ravine en route Ed-Deir
Petra in Transjordan. Deep ravine en route to Ed-Deir 1900, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Transjordan Petra 1935 Jordan Extinct city
Transjordan (Petra). 1935, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Transjordan Doorway Ed-Deir 1900 Jordan
Petra in Transjordan. Doorway of Ed-Deir 1900, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Sir Herbert Samuel second visit Transjordan H. M
Sir Herbert Samuels second visit to Transjordan, etc. H.M. King Hussein at Amman. 1921, Jordan, Amman

Petra Transjordan Plan 1900 Jordan Extinct city
Petra in Transjordan. Plan of Petra 1900, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Petra Transjordan Tomb lions 1900 Jordan Extinct city
Petra in Transjordan. Tomb of the lions 1900, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Poppy field Transjordan Wady Shaib Amman Apr
Poppy field in Transjordan. Wady Shaib near Amman, Apr. 19, 1935. 1935, Jordan

H. H Emir Abdullah el-Hashemi Transjordan 1934
H.H. Emir Abdullah el-Hashemi of Transjordan. 1934, Jerusalem

Mobile medical unit Bedouin tribes Transjordan
Mobile medical unit for Bedouin tribes in Transjordan. The dispensary van. Rear view (close) with Dr. James & native orderly or helper. 1934, Jordan

Jordan Valley Dead Sea Transjordan Infra-red photo
Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Transjordan. Infra-red photo from the Mt. of Olives. Bethphage in foreground. 1934, Jerusalem

Pan-Islamic conference Gathers Shunet Nimrin
Pan-Islamic conference. Gathers at Shunet Nimrin, Transjordan. The dinner spread. On oriental rugs under long Bedouin tent. 1931, Jordan, Shunat Nimrin

Transjordan East Dead Sea Machaerus Top El-Meshneka
Transjordan. East of the Dead Sea. Machaerus. Top of El-Meshneka. Few remaining stones from Herods period. 1920, Jordan

Transjordan East Dead Sea El-Meshneka View across
Transjordan. East of the Dead Sea. Dead Sea from El-Meshneka. View across the sea into Judea. 1920, Jordan

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"Transjordan: A Journey Through Time and Nature's Wonders" Discover the enchanting world of Transjordan, where history intertwines with breathtaking landscapes. Dive into the School of Silversides mass below a jetty, creating a false illusion that mesmerizes all who witness it. Take flight above the Jordan Rift Valley and Jordan River in 1931, capturing an awe-inspiring aerial view that showcases nature's grandeur. Travel back to WW1 and witness Australian Mounted Troops at Es Salt, brave warriors etching their mark on this ancient land. Marvel at the Temple of the Sun in Jerash through a captivating black and white photo from 1875. Hadrian's Arch stands tall as you enter Jerash, transporting you to its glorious past in an evocative 1867 photograph. Immerse yourself further in history as you explore the Temple of Artemis from the South-East, captured beautifully in another black and white photo from 1867. The Triumphal arch at Jerash beckons you with its timeless allure, inviting you to step into a bygone era. Gaze upon the majestic Jordan River looking East towards Transjordan in a stunning photochrom image dating back to c. 1880-1900. Picture yourself strolling through Jerash's oval columned piazza as seen through yet another remarkable black and white photograph from 1867. Encounter Bedouin Chief of Palmyra amidst his desert kingdom captured between c. 1890-1900; let his presence transport you to an era steeped in tradition and resilience. Witness The British Colonial Empire unfold before your eyes with The King's African Rifles standing strong against adversity. Lastly, marvel at soft corals thriving beneath shallow waters while seeking refuge under nature's shade – Dendronephthya hemprichi blooms gracefully within reach but hidden away like precious gems awaiting discovery.