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Niche in an ancient Christian church, Luxor. Part of the temple of Amenoph III, converted into a church. Frescoes, of some pretentions to artistic merit, half cover the ancient bas-reliefs ; and the figures of Egyptian gods mingle eccentrically with the aureoles of Christian saints.

Niche in an ancient Christian church, Luxor. Part of the temple of Ame...

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The Nahr el Aujeh from Kûlat Râs el 'Ain. The river rises out of the earth in several copious streams at the foot of the mound on which the castle stands. This mound has been satisfactorily identified as the site of Antipatris.

The Nahr el Aujeh from Kûlat Râs el 'Ain. The river rises out of the ...

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A halt in the desert. The Bedawin never trouble themselves with tents when on a journey.

A halt in the desert. The Bedawin never trouble themselves with tents ...

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Views from the tourquoise mines of Maghârah. Wâdy Maghârah is another name for Wâdy Igné (properly Gena). The mines are high up on the left side as one ascends the narrow wâdy.

Views from the tourquoise mines of Maghârah. Wâdy Maghârah is another...

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Shadûf. The weight of the water in the bucket is balanced by the lump of Nile mud at the other end of the swinging beam, and the water is thus raised to the mouth of the canal with little effort; but pulling the bucket down is hard work, and the machine is ruinously extravagant in labour.

Shadûf. The weight of the water in the bucket is balanced by the lump ...

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Under the natural bridge, Lebanon. The stream, after passing under the bridge, descends the mountain-side through a glen like a huge fissure, and then dashes over a ledge of rock in sheets of foam.

Under the natural bridge, Lebanon. The stream, after passing under the...

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The castle and the harbour of Saida, the ancient Sidon. Called Kul'at el Bahr (Castle on the Sea). It stands on a rocky island opposite the north-east end of the town, with which it is connected by an embankment with arches.

The castle and the harbour of Saida, the ancient Sidon. Called Kul'at ...

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Hypaethral temple at Philae. Commonly known as 'Pharoah's bed.' One of the gems of Egypt, and exquisitely set.

Hypaethral temple at Philae. Commonly known as 'Pharoah's bed.' One of...

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Âs Sufsâfeh (Mount Sinai) and the plain of Râhah (Rest). Beyond the convent is seen Jebel Moneijâh. The summit of Jebel Músa is hidden behind the overwelming mass of Râs Sufsâfeh.

Âs Sufsâfeh (Mount Sinai) and the plain of Râhah (Rest). Beyond the c...

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Jebel Sûna, from Sikket Syednâ Músa, "The path of our lord Moses." The path is very steep and difficult ; it reaches the basin at the back of Râs Sufsâfeh after a climb of one thousand five hundred feet.

Jebel Sûna, from Sikket Syednâ Músa, "The path of our lord Moses." The...

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Wâdy Shellâl, "Vally of the Cataracts." This valley bears, both in name and aspect, ever trace of wintery cascades. It leads up to the pass of Nagb Buderah.

Wâdy Shellâl, "Vally of the Cataracts." This valley bears, both in nam...

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The mosque at Jaffa. A modern structure in the north-east quarter of the town. It can easily be distinguished in the general view of Jaffa (see steel plate). where it appears between the masts of the Arab fishing boats.

The mosque at Jaffa. A modern structure in the north-east quarter of ...

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Jebel el Markhâ. This ridge of limestone, about nine hundred feet high, separates the two plains of El Markheyeh and El Markhâ.

Jebel el Markhâ. This ridge of limestone, about nine hundred feet high...

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Wâdy Sidreh. The Wâdies Mukatteb, Sidreh and Igné all debouch into the Seib Sidreh.

Wâdy Sidreh. The Wâdies Mukatteb, Sidreh and Igné all debouch into the...

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The cliffs of Engedi. They form an very difficult pass, and the zigzag paths are not kept in repair. The surface of the limestone rock is of marble-like smoothness, and a pale reddish tint is the prevailing color.

The cliffs of Engedi. They form an very difficult pass, and the zigza...

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Wâdy T'lâh, Mount Sinai. This wâdy runs parallel with the plain Er Râhah. but flows in a contrary direction. It is marvellously beautiful and picturesque.

Wâdy T'lâh, Mount Sinai. This wâdy runs parallel with the plain Er Râh...

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The Pyramid of Steps at Sakkârah. Constructed of an inferior clayey kind of limestone quarried in the neighborhood. Possibly the oldest monument in Egypt.

The Pyramid of Steps at Sakkârah. Constructed of an inferior clayey k...

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A wayside well. Shaded by a fine specimen of the Acacia Nilotica. The water is raised by means of jars attached to a wheel, the sâkiyeh.

A wayside well. Shaded by a fine specimen of the Acacia Nilotica. The...

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Girgeh, from the mooring-place on the south side.

Girgeh, from the mooring-place on the south side.

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Carpet bazaar. There are two carpet bazaars in the Khân-El-Khalîly. The larger one is established in the picturesque court of a cuilding of the thirteenth century, a portion of which is shown above. Here may be seen carpets from India and Persia and from every part of the Turkish empire.

Carpet bazaar. There are two carpet bazaars in the Khân-El-Khalîly. T...

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A suburban cafe. the two men on the bench in the foreground are playing a game called mankalah; small pebbles are placed, according to certain rules, in hemispherical holes in a board. This game exercises the powers of calculation; and it is often played at cafes. The loser is expected to pay not only for the coffee drunk by himself and his antagonist, but by the spectators of the game.

A suburban cafe. the two men on the bench in the foreground are playi...

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The large plane-tree, Damascus. It is nearly forty feet in circumference. A peasant and his plough are resting against it, and in its shade a carperter is working, steadying his bow saw with his naked foot.

The large plane-tree, Damascus. It is nearly forty feet in circumfere...

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At school. Small wooden boards painted white serve instead of books, the lessons being written on them in ink by the schoolmaster, and renewed from time to time. The children, seated on the floor, read or recite the appointed lesson all at once, while rocking themselves to and fro or swaying from side to side.

At school. Small wooden boards painted white serve instead of books, ...

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View of the great sea from Athlît. Through a large pointed arch, which is only held in position by the extreme hardness and tenacity of the cement used in construction of this fortress.

View of the great sea from Athlît. Through a large pointed arch, which...

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