Arab Civilization Collection (#7)

Algeria, Ain zeft: a Europeen (Count Criquy-Montfort) poses with his colonial helmet
LUX4780247 Algeria, Ain zeft: a Europeen (Count Criquy-Montfort) poses with his colonial helmet, surrounded by the local population in traditional dress, 1904; (add.info.: Algeria)

Algeria, Chelif Region, Chlef: a man and two women in local costumes pose in the plain of Chelif, 1904
LUX4780766 Algeria, Chelif Region, Chlef: a man and two women in local costumes pose in the plain of Chelif, 1904; (add.info.: Algeria, Chelif Region)

Algeria, Orenie, Oran: a walking merchant, a man with his donkey and Algerian riders in a street of Oran, 1903
LUX4780648 Algeria, Orenie, Oran: a walking merchant, a man with his donkey and Algerian riders in a street of Oran, 1903; (add.info.: Algeria, Orenie, Oran: a walking merchant)

Algeria, Algiers: warehouse, docks and wagons, animated view of the port of Algiers, 1903
LUX4780600 Algeria, Algiers: warehouse, docks and wagons, animated view of the port of Algiers, 1903; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: warehouse, docks and wagons, animated view of the port of Algiers)

Algeria, Ain Zeft: loading by workers of oil recipients in a donkey-drawn horse cart, 1907 - Ain Zeft
LUX4780467 Algeria, Ain Zeft: loading by workers of oil recipients in a donkey-drawn horse cart, 1907 - Ain Zeft, Saint Aime refinery; (add.info.: Algeria)

Algeria, Ain Zeft: oil mining, road asphalt testing, transport of bitumen by a cart pulled by a five-year-old coupling
LUX4780384 Algeria, Ain Zeft: oil mining, road asphalt testing, transport of bitumen by a cart pulled by a five-year-old coupling line, 1907; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain Zeft: oil mining)

Algeria, Algiers: government palace, 1860
LUX4749441 Algeria, Algiers: government palace, 1860; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: government palace, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: Algerians from the 1st regiment who pose in their barracks with
LUX4747273 France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: Algerians from the 1st regiment who pose in their barracks with uniform and medals, 1900; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire)

Death of the High Priest of Israel Eli (The death of Eli High Priest of Shiloh)
ELD4955924 Death of the High Priest of Israel Eli (The death of Eli High Priest of Shiloh). By Lahure, 19th century, (engraving from Holy History')

The Defeat of Madianites (Triumph of Israelites over the Middianites). 19th century
ELD4955868 The Defeat of Madianites (Triumph of Israelites over the Middianites). 19th century (engraving from The Holy History by Lahure); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Algeria: An olive oil dealer shelters under an umbrella, on a walk of a village, 1920
LUX4809227 Algeria: An olive oil dealer shelters under an umbrella, on a walk of a village, 1920; (add.info.: Algeria: An olive oil dealer shelters under an umbrella, on a walk of a village)

Algeria: colonial army with French army and indigenous army - Bivouac in a village, encampment, 1895
LUX4805234 Algeria: colonial army with French army and indigenous army - Bivouac in a village, encampment, 1895; (add.info.: Algeria)

Algerie, Algiers: defile des Spahis in the city, 1895 - shops: drugstore new " Croix de Geneve"
LUX4805203 Algerie, Algiers: defile des Spahis in the city, 1895 - shops: drugstore new " Croix de Geneve", the house of fashion; (add.info.: Algerie)

Morocco: Decapotable motor cars, 1920 - car registered: 1493-MA3
LUX4805122 Morocco: Decapotable motor cars, 1920 - car registered: 1493-MA3; (add.info.: Morocco: Decapotable motor cars, 1920 - car registered: 1493-MA3); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Algiers: European district by the sea, 1900
LUX4803378 Algeria, Algiers: European district by the sea, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: European district by the sea, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Algiers: European district by the sea, 1900
LUX4803370 Algeria, Algiers: European district by the sea, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: European district by the sea, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Mustapha: The Palace of the Government, 1900
LUX4803490 Algeria, Mustapha: The Palace of the Government, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Mustapha: The Palace of the Government, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Algiers: A general view of Algiers on the harbour and lighthouse, 1900
LUX4803364 Algeria, Algiers: A general view of Algiers on the harbour and lighthouse, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: A general view of Algiers on the harbour and lighthouse)

Algeria, Algiers: A staircase street in the Kasbah, 1900
LUX4803310 Algeria, Algiers: A staircase street in the Kasbah, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: A staircase street in the Kasbah, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria: works of altering the road by indigenous people, 1890
LUX4805192 Algeria: works of altering the road by indigenous people, 1890; (add.info.: Algeria: works of altering the road by indigenous people, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890
3480320 A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890; (add.info.: Illustration of a soldier of the French Foreign. Circa 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890
3480318 A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890; (add.info.: Illustration of a soldier of the French Foreign. Circa 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890
3480316 A soldier of the French Foreign, 1890; (add.info.: Illustration of a soldier of the French Foreign. Circa 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Algeria during French colonial rule
3480305 Algeria during French colonial rule; (add.info.: Algeria during French colonial rule. Changing of the guard ceremony by the French Foreign Legion.); Universal History Archive/UIG

French Foreign Legion soldier in Algeria, 1895
3480230 French Foreign Legion soldier in Algeria, 1895; (add.info.: Illustration depicting French Foreign Legion soldier in Algeria, 1895.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Oxford, United Kingdom, Studio portrait of an Arab notable with his pipe and traditional clothes, 1865
LUX4731908 Oxford, United Kingdom, Studio portrait of an Arab notable with his pipe and traditional clothes, 1865; (add.info.: Oxford, United Kingdom)

France, Portrait of a notable Arab in studio with burnous, chechia and slippers, 1875
LUX4732144 France, Portrait of a notable Arab in studio with burnous, chechia and slippers, 1875; (add.info.: France, Portrait of a notable Arab in studio with burnous, chechia and slippers)

Beni Abbes, Algeria: Construction of a stone fort, 1900
LUX4728609 Beni Abbes, Algeria: Construction of a stone fort, 1900; (add.info.: Beni Abbes, Algeria: Construction of a stone fort, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Beni Abbes, Algeria: In the Beni Abbess region, laying the caravan in the shelter of the marabout, 1900
LUX4728606 Beni Abbes, Algeria: In the Beni Abbess region, laying the caravan in the shelter of the marabout, 1900; (add.info.: Beni Abbes, Algeria: In the Beni Abbess region)

View of the village of Mina, in the desert of Arafat (Tent City, Mecca, Saudi Arabia)
FLO4721782 View of the village of Mina, in the desert of Arafat (Tent City, Mecca, Saudi Arabia). Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia

View of Morocco and the cordillera of the Atlas mountains. Illustration by Michallon from (Domingo Badia y Leblich)
FLO4723217 View of Morocco and the cordillera of the Atlas mountains. Illustration by Michallon from (Domingo Badia y Leblich, 1767-1818) Ali Bey el Abbassi's Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus

Spain, Granada: visit to the palace of Alhambra, the fountain of lions, 1895
LUX4796230 Spain, Granada: visit to the palace of Alhambra, the fountain of lions, 1895; (add.info.: Spain, Granada: visit to the palace of Alhambra, the fountain of lions)

Letter A: aerostat; anchor; aqueduct; tree; eagle; watering can; ostrich; donkey; aloe; alligator
DUV4199500 Letter A: aerostat; anchor; aqueduct; tree; eagle; watering can; ostrich; donkey; aloe; alligator. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

The Anglo-Turkish conflict over Mosul (Iraq), 1925 (print)
XEE4148876 The Anglo-Turkish conflict over Mosul (Iraq), 1925 (print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglo-Turkish conflict over Mosul (Iraq)

Conquete of Algeria (1830-1847): the submission of Abd el Kader (Abd-el-Kader or ibn Muhyi al-Din al-Hasani)
DUV4205477 Conquete of Algeria (1830-1847): the submission of Abd el Kader (Abd-el-Kader or ibn Muhyi al-Din al-Hasani (al-Din al-Hasani) (1807-1883)

Prince Ahmed said goodbye to the princess: illustration for the tale Aladin or the wonderful lamp in Arabian Nights
XEE4182328 Prince Ahmed said goodbye to the princess: illustration for the tale Aladin or the wonderful lamp in Arabian Nights, 1929-32 (lithograph) by Neziere

Princess Badroulbadour unveils herself: illustration for the tale Aladin or the wonderful lamp in Arabian Nights
XEE4182292 Princess Badroulbadour unveils herself: illustration for the tale Aladin or the wonderful lamp in Arabian Nights, 1929-32 (lithograph) by Neziere

Prince Bahman passed the lion from one side to the other: illustration for the tale Aladin or the wonderful lamp in
XEE4182353 Prince Bahman passed the lion from one side to the other: illustration for the tale Aladin or the wonderful lamp in Arabian Nights, 1929-32 (lithograph) by Neziere

Album "Palestine 1887": view of the convent of Mount Carmel in the Upper Galilee (b/w photo)
3563347 Album "Palestine 1887": view of the convent of Mount Carmel in the Upper Galilee (b/w photo); (add.info.: Mount Carmel, Israel 1887 Photographer: Quarelli F.); Alinari Archives

Hanoi: a French settler poses disguise as an Arab rider, 1880
LUX4717995 Hanoi: a French settler poses disguise as an Arab rider, 1880; (add.info.: Hanoi: a French settler poses disguise as an Arab rider, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860
LUX4711150 Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860; (add.info.: Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

A Moorish from Algiers in traditional dress, 1860
LUX4711180 A Moorish from Algiers in traditional dress, 1860; (add.info.: A Moorish from Algiers in traditional dress, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Portrait of an Old Muslim Man with Turban and Beard, 1880
LUX4710992 Portrait of an Old Muslim Man with Turban and Beard, 1880; (add.info.: Portrait of an Old Muslim Man with Turban and Beard, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Girl of Granada of the poorest class during the Islamic era, Emirates of Granada (1238-1492)
FLO4706342 Girl of Granada of the poorest class during the Islamic era, Emirates of Granada (1238-1492). Because of her poverty, she is always spinning yarn

Woman of Granada during the Islamic era, Emirates of Granada (1238-1492). Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert
FLO4706327 Woman of Granada during the Islamic era, Emirates of Granada (1238-1492). Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Jewish family of TUNIS (Tunisia) Engraving 1865
JAB4120552 Jewish family of TUNIS (Tunisia) Engraving 1865; (add.info.: Jewish family of TUNIS (Tunisia) Engraving 1865); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte, detail. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), 1821
ETI4397335 Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte, detail. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), 1821. Ceiling of the Campana room, Musee du Louvre

Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte, detail. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), 1821
ETI4397334 Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte, detail. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), 1821. Ceiling of the Campana room, Musee du Louvre

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Arab Civilization: A Tapestry of History and Culture Step into the vibrant world of Arab civilization, where ancient traditions intertwine with modern aspirations. From the Via Dolorosa, also known as the Way of Sorrows or Chemin de la Souffrance, to the majestic Maison de Ponce Pilate in Jerusalem, every corner holds a story waiting to be unveiled. Travel back in time to witness pivotal moments like the First Crusade's capture of Jerusalem on that fateful day, 15 July 1099. The oil on canvas painting from 1847 captures the intensity and struggle during this historical event. Delve deeper into religious history through powerful engravings depicting Jesus Christ driving out money-changers from the Temple. These images serve as a reminder of faith's unwavering strength and its role in shaping Arab civilization. Explore beyond borders with a geographic map showcasing Algeria's provinces - Algiers, Oran, and Constantine. This visual representation highlights not only their geographical features but also their cultural diversity and rich heritage. Celebrating achievements beyond history is an exquisite UAE stamp featuring cyclist Eddy Merckx. Born in 1945, he symbolizes determination and perseverance – qualities embraced by Arab society throughout centuries. Mesopotamia takes center stage with a low relief limestone sculpture portraying Ur-Nanshe (Our nanshe), King of Lagash. This masterpiece serves as a testament to Mesopotamian artistry while offering glimpses into their political structure. Journey through time via captivating black-and-white photographs capturing Mr Smeedon's Villa and Djenan-el-Mufti in Algiers. These architectural marvels showcase intricate designs reflecting both Arabic influences and unique local craftsmanship. Finally, immerse yourself in El Bardo's enchanting beauty through mesmerizing black-and-white photos that transport you to this Algerian gem. Its grandeur stands tall amidst changing times – an embodiment of Arab civilization's resilience.