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Africa Collection (page 7)

Africa, a continent of rich history and diverse landscapes

Background imageAfrica Collection: French Foreign Legion, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, 1910

French Foreign Legion, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, 1910. French postcard

Background imageAfrica Collection: Petrified Trees, The Dead Vlei

Petrified Trees, The Dead Vlei
Sossusvlei, Namibia

Background imageAfrica Collection: Antique engraving depicting birds eye view of Cairo

Antique engraving depicting birds eye view of Cairo

Background imageAfrica Collection: Antique map of Nile River

Antique map of Nile River

Background imageAfrica Collection: Ancient map of South Africa, lithograph, published in 1876

Ancient map of South Africa, lithograph, published in 1876
Ancient map of South Africa. Lithograph, published in 1876

Background imageAfrica Collection: Antquie Map of Africa

Antquie Map of Africa
Vintage map of Africa from 1837

Background imageAfrica Collection: African wild dog engraving 1840

African wild dog engraving 1840
The Naturalists Library by William Jardine

Background imageAfrica Collection: Sword & Teapot in Kasbah

Sword & Teapot in Kasbah, Ait-Benhaddou, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imageAfrica Collection: Striped Okapi

Striped Okapi
A mother Okapi and her fawn in an enclosure in their native homeland in the former Belgian Congo

Background imageAfrica Collection: Guinea Turacos -Tauraco persa-, adult on tree, native to Africa, captive

Guinea Turacos -Tauraco persa-, adult on tree, native to Africa, captive

Background imageAfrica Collection: West African Potto (Perodicticus potto potto) adult, climbing on branch at night, Ankasa Reserve

West African Potto (Perodicticus potto potto) adult, climbing on branch at night, Ankasa Reserve, Ghana, February

Background imageAfrica Collection: Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) adult, foraging beside carrion in desert, Morocco, November

Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) adult, foraging beside carrion in desert, Morocco, November

Background imageAfrica Collection: Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) silverback adult male, standing on grass

Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) silverback adult male, standing on grass, Durrell Wildlife Park (Jersey Zoo)

Background imageAfrica Collection: Guenthers Dik-dik (Madoqua guentheri) adult male, with elongated snout, standing in dry savannah

Guenthers Dik-dik (Madoqua guentheri) adult male, with elongated snout, standing in dry savannah, Samburu National Reserve, Kenya, August

Background imageAfrica Collection: Course of river Nile, map by Arab geographer and astronomer Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi (780-850)

Course of river Nile, map by Arab geographer and astronomer Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi (780-850)
Cartography, Africa, 9th century. The course of the river Nile. Map by Arab geographer and astronomer Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi (780-850)

Background imageAfrica Collection: Mountain gorillas C014 / 0994

Mountain gorillas C014 / 0994
Mountain gorilla. Baby mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) playing in a forest, with the male silverback behind. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of

Background imageAfrica Collection: Mountain gorilla C014 / 0983

Mountain gorilla C014 / 0983
Mountain gorilla. Silverback male mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) sitting in a forest. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between

Background imageAfrica Collection: Greater kudu, Zimbabwe C016 / 2366

Greater kudu, Zimbabwe C016 / 2366
Greater kudu. Male greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) on a mound. This woodland antelope is found throughout eastern and southern Africa. Photographed at Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

Background imageAfrica Collection: Callithrix Monkey (Cercopithecus sabaeus) adult, scratching arm, Western Division, Gambia, march

Callithrix Monkey (Cercopithecus sabaeus) adult, scratching arm, Western Division, Gambia, march

Background imageAfrica Collection: VOYAGE OF THE ARGONAUTS. Voyage of the Argonauts according to Greek mythology

VOYAGE OF THE ARGONAUTS. Voyage of the Argonauts according to Greek mythology

Background imageAfrica Collection: Dahabiya passenger boats moored at riverbank, River Nile, Aswan, Egypt, january

Dahabiya passenger boats moored at riverbank, River Nile, Aswan, Egypt, january

Background imageAfrica Collection: Devil Stick Mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) subadult, close-up of head and forelegs (captive)

Devil Stick Mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) subadult, close-up of head and forelegs (captive)

Background imageAfrica Collection: Europe, satellite image

Europe, satellite image
Europe. Satellite image centred on Europe. North converges towards top. Water is blue, vegetation is green, arid areas are brown, and snow and ice are white

Background imageAfrica Collection: Egyptian palm tree, 16th century artwork

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

Background imageAfrica Collection: Welwitschia mirabilis

Welwitschia mirabilis. This unique plant consists of a woody stem and two large leaves. It is evergreen and the leaves grow continuously along the ground, often becoming frayed. W

Background imageAfrica Collection: PANC2A-00156

PANC2A-00156
Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who defeated the Roman army in 218. Hand-colored 17th-century engraving

Background imageAfrica Collection: Barn Owl (Tyto alba) adult, at nest with young, in barn, England

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) adult, at nest with young, in barn, England

Background imageAfrica Collection: Long-tailed Cormorant (Phalacrocorax africanus) juvenile, Lake Baringo, Kenya

Long-tailed Cormorant (Phalacrocorax africanus) juvenile, Lake Baringo, Kenya

Background imageAfrica Collection: Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis) adult female with young, yawning (captive)

Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis) adult female with young, yawning (captive)

Background imageAfrica Collection: Joe Graham / SpecialistStock

Joe Graham / SpecialistStock
Small School of Red Sea Bannerfish ( Heniochus intermedius ). Red Sea. Egypt

Background imageAfrica Collection: Male lion with cub

Male lion with cub
Ozkan Ozmen / Big Lens Adventures

Background imageAfrica Collection: Stare

Stare
Jiong Chen

Background imageAfrica Collection: I Will Survive

I Will Survive
Fahmi Bhs

Background imageAfrica Collection: Milky Way over the Dunes of Sossusvlei, Namibia

Milky Way over the Dunes of Sossusvlei, Namibia
Karen Deakin

Background imageAfrica Collection: Entertained

Entertained
Jaco Marx

Background imageAfrica Collection: My toy

My toy
Svetlin Yosifov

Background imageAfrica Collection: Her majesty in the light!

Her majesty in the light!
Ali Khataw

Background imageAfrica Collection: Daily Mirror cameraman George Greenwell seen here during his travels to Egypt

Daily Mirror cameraman George Greenwell seen here during his travels to Egypt and Palestine in 1935 as the Daily Mirrors Lensman. Circa 1935

Background imageAfrica Collection: 'The Man Who Would Be King'being filmed on location in Marrakech, Morocco

"The Man Who Would Be King"being filmed on location in Marrakech, Morocco
" The Man Who Would Be King" being filmed on location in Marrakech, Morocco. Starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine. January 1975 75-00483A-001

Background imageAfrica Collection: Capetown Castle at Port Said, Egypt. c. 1950. The Capetown Castle

Capetown Castle at Port Said, Egypt. c. 1950. The Capetown Castle
Capetown Castle at Port Said, Egypt. c.1950. The Capetown Castle, built by Harland and Wolff, Belfast, was launched on 23 September 1937 and was the largest Union-Castle motor liner at the time

Background imageAfrica Collection: A Chief of Abyssinia, c. 1870. Creator: Henri Alexandre Georges Regnault

A Chief of Abyssinia, c. 1870. Creator: Henri Alexandre Georges Regnault
A Chief of Abyssinia, c. 1870

Background imageAfrica Collection: Black rhino (Diceros bicornis) and White Rhino (Ceratotherium simum) bulls facing off

Black rhino (Diceros bicornis) and White Rhino (Ceratotherium simum) bulls facing off. Solio Game Reserve, Laikipia, Kenya. September

Background imageAfrica Collection: 20078528

20078528
ZIMBABWE Garooma Cyclist carrying passenger on the crossbar on strip tar road bike bicycle

Background imageAfrica Collection: 20050015

20050015
SUDAN South Farming Dinka cattle camp with tribesman leaning over brown and white song ox. Note shape of horns trained to particular growth pattern to distinguish it from others

Background imageAfrica Collection: 20051075

20051075
NIGERIA Sahel Farming Fulani herdsmen and longhorn cattle. Bororo Fulbe Peul

Background imageAfrica Collection: 20031239

20031239
NIGERIA Farming Fulani herdsmen with longhorn cattle

Background imageAfrica Collection: 20066303

20066303
LIBYA Cyrene Statue of the Three Graces exhibited in the Museum.

Background imageAfrica Collection: The British South Africa Police, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The British South Africa Police, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The British South Africa Police, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]




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Africa, a continent of rich history and diverse landscapes. From the ancient Al-Idrisis world map in 1154 to the modern Africa Political Map, this land has witnessed countless changes over time. Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste playing tennis at Celesteville remind us of the enchanting stories that have emerged from this vibrant continent. In Ice Cold In Alex (1958), we catch a glimpse of Africa's cinematic allure. But beyond its cultural contributions, it also holds geological significance with continental drift shaping its landscape over 250 million years. The stunning image of Gemsbok gracefully navigating Namibia's sand dunes showcases the remarkable wildlife found on this vast land. And who can forget the breathtaking Mount Kilimanjaro Sunset? A sight that leaves visitors in awe. Even from space, Africa captivates our attention as seen in Apollo 17's photograph capturing the whole earth. The White pelicans at Walvis Bay in Namibia add to its natural beauty and diversity. Let us not forget Africa's historical context as depicted by the British Empire world map from the 19th century. It serves as a reminder of colonialism's impact on this great continent. Africa is more than just a place; it is an intricate tapestry woven with tales of triumphs and struggles, captivating landscapes, and diverse cultures. This caption only scratches the surface of what makes Africa truly special – an ever-evolving mosaic waiting to be explored and understood by all who seek its treasures.