Arab Civilization Collection (#8)

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

An Egyptian leader accompanies a child servant who carries his curved sword
FLO4634768 An Egyptian leader accompanies a child servant who carries his curved sword. Below is a Mamluk warrior with a spear on his horse

Egyptian children at school on an outdoor terrace, reading books in horn. One teacher smokes the pipe
FLO4634881 Egyptian children at school on an outdoor terrace, reading books in horn. One teacher smokes the pipe, another beats a student's feet with a wand

The pier of Algiers harbour, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio
FLO4620838 The pier of Algiers harbour, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Soldiers and weapons of Carthage. Carthaginian soldiers in breastplate and helmet 1, 2, Hannibal's shield 3
FLO4620762 Soldiers and weapons of Carthage. Carthaginian soldiers in breastplate and helmet 1, 2, Hannibal's shield 3, and war machine 4

Bedouin arabs of Egypt, 1820s, with basket, stick, and mother carrying a baby on her back
FLO4620700 Bedouin arabs of Egypt, 1820s, with basket, stick, and mother carrying a baby on her back. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique

Travel methods of the Berbers in Algeria. A prince or high ranking officer on horseback
FLO4620873 Travel methods of the Berbers in Algeria. A prince or high ranking officer on horseback, a woman under a canopy on a donkey, and pilgrims to Mecca under a canopy on a horse

Some Egyptian hieroglyphs and mummy in her urn as well as sarcophagus. Lithography for the book
FLO4634759 Some Egyptian hieroglyphs and mummy in her urn as well as sarcophagus. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by Friedrich

Egyptian costumes: turban riders and tunics. Underneath, women in burqa and a woman of harem has the elaboree
FLO4634758 Egyptian costumes: turban riders and tunics. Underneath, women in burqa and a woman of harem has the elaboree headdress, wearing an embroidered coat and puffy pants

North African Arab notables in Paris, 1896
3480802 North African Arab notables in Paris, 1896; (add.info.: North African Arab notables in Paris for the state visit of Russian Tsar Nicholas II to France, 1896.); Universal History Archive/UIG

French Foreign Legion, soldiers from the Zouaves units arrive in Oran, 1899
3480760 French Foreign Legion, soldiers from the Zouaves units arrive in Oran, 1899; (add.info.: French Foreign Legion, soldiers from the Zouaves units arrive in Oran, Algeria)

Muhammad Ali Pasha or Mehmet Ali, 1818
3480399 Muhammad Ali Pasha or Mehmet Ali, 1818; (add.info.: Muhammad Ali Pasha or Mehmet Ali; 1769 - 1849 receives news of the defeat of opposition in Arabia 1818)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Universal Exhibition, Pavilion of Andalusia at the time of the Arabs, 1900
LUX4782136 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Universal Exhibition, Pavilion of Andalusia at the time of the Arabs, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Universal Exhibition

Tunisia, Sfax: Arab men meeting in a piece, 1902
LUX4788984 Tunisia, Sfax: Arab men meeting in a piece, 1902; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: Arab men meeting in a piece, 1902); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Ain Zeft: a party in the village, fantasia, 1904
LUX4788569 Algeria, Ain Zeft: a party in the village, fantasia, 1904; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain Zeft: a party in the village, fantasia, 1904); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Tunisia, Sfax: men come to fetch water from the well, 1900
LUX4789008 Tunisia, Sfax: men come to fetch water from the well, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: men come to fetch water from the well, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Ain Zeft: Petrolifere region, prospecting, a well sheltered under a small tent in close-up, 1904
LUX4788700 Algeria, Ain Zeft: Petrolifere region, prospecting, a well sheltered under a small tent in close-up, 1904; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain Zeft: Petrolifere region, prospecting)

Algeria, Maghreb, AL, Algiers: a Muslim cemetery with an old man, 1900
LUX4763771 Algeria, Maghreb, AL, Algiers: a Muslim cemetery with an old man, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Maghreb, AL, Algiers: a Muslim cemetery with an old man, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Morocco, Meknes, Mekhnes: The house of Sultan Hassan at the detour of an alley bordered by small houses
LUX4764048 Morocco, Meknes, Mekhnes: The house of Sultan Hassan at the detour of an alley bordered by small houses. Animated view with Moroccans, 1900; (add.info.: Morocco, Meknes)

Morocco, Rabat: Gate of Chellah, 1900
LUX4763930 Morocco, Rabat: Gate of Chellah, 1900; (add.info.: Morocco, Rabat: Gate of Chellah, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Algeria, Algiers: General view of Bellecour from Boulevard Bru, 1900
LUX4766653 Algeria, Algiers: General view of Bellecour from Boulevard Bru, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: General view of Bellecour from Boulevard Bru, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Tunisia, Sfax: Walking at the foot of the walls. Merchants, camels branch loads and mules bag loads, 1900
LUX4766032 Tunisia, Sfax: Walking at the foot of the walls. Merchants, camels branch loads and mules bag loads, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: Walking at the foot of the walls)

Tunisia, Tunis: Enree of the souk, the criee, animee scene, 1900
LUX4766015 Tunisia, Tunis: Enree of the souk, the criee, animee scene, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Tunis: Enree of the souk, the criee, animee scene, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Tunisia, Sfax: Arab Quarter, animated view, 1900
LUX4765972 Tunisia, Sfax: Arab Quarter, animated view, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: Arab Quarter, animated view, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Tunisia, Sfax: Bedouins encampment, primitive dwellings made of dry earth
LUX4765896 Tunisia, Sfax: Bedouins encampment, primitive dwellings made of dry earth, branches and canvas sheltered from a wall of cactus, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: Bedouins encampment)

Tunisia, Sfax: Bivouac of Tunisian soldiers at the side of the cactus, 1900
LUX4765868 Tunisia, Sfax: Bivouac of Tunisian soldiers at the side of the cactus, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: Bivouac of Tunisian soldiers at the side of the cactus)

Tunisia, Bizerte: Chez le Caid, Aissaouas (aissawas), 1910
LUX4765559 Tunisia, Bizerte: Chez le Caid, Aissaouas (aissawas), 1910; (add.info.: Tunisia, Bizerte: Chez le Caid, Aissaouas (aissawas), 1910); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Tunisia, Bizerte (banzart): Fete de la mi-careme, close-up tank, drummers and trumpets, 1910
LUX4765526 Tunisia, Bizerte (banzart): Fete de la mi-careme, close-up tank, drummers and trumpets, 1910; (add.info.: Tunisia, Bizerte (banzart): Fete de la mi-careme, close-up tank

Tunisia, Sfax: Walk aboard a torpedo. The 328 with his crew on deck, 1900 - The torpedo 328
LUX4765816 Tunisia, Sfax: Walk aboard a torpedo. The 328 with his crew on deck, 1900 - The torpedo 328; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: Walk aboard a torpedo)

Algeria, Algiers: rue du Chat, la Medersa, lively view, children and a walker with parasol, 1900
LUX4766656 Algeria, Algiers: rue du Chat, la Medersa, lively view, children and a walker with parasol, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: rue du Chat, la Medersa, lively view)

Algeria, Algiers: The port, the Pegnon lighthouse, animated view with walkers, boats and tricoloured flags, 1900
LUX4766489 Algeria, Algiers: The port, the Pegnon lighthouse, animated view with walkers, boats and tricoloured flags, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: The port, the Pegnon lighthouse)

Tunisia, Sfax: Arab cemetery with city walls crossed by goats and sheep, 1907
LUX4766385 Tunisia, Sfax: Arab cemetery with city walls crossed by goats and sheep, 1907; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: Arab cemetery with city walls crossed by goats and sheep)

Tunisia, Bizerte: Officer Esmial tests his wax on the beach on a stormy day, 1907
LUX4766286 Tunisia, Bizerte: Officer Esmial tests his wax on the beach on a stormy day, 1907; (add.info.: Tunisia, Bizerte: Officer Esmial tests his wax on the beach on a stormy day)

Tunisia, Bizerte: Tirailleurs en manoeuvre, 1907
LUX4766189 Tunisia, Bizerte: Tirailleurs en manoeuvre, 1907; (add.info.: Tunisia, Bizerte: Tirailleurs en manoeuvre, 1907); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Tunisia, Bizerte: Arsenal of Sidi Abdallah, the Lalande cruiser in repair at the Radoub basin, dry hold
LUX4766156 Tunisia, Bizerte: Arsenal of Sidi Abdallah, the Lalande cruiser in repair at the Radoub basin, dry hold, 1907 - Cruiser Lalande; (add.info.: Tunisia, Bizerte: Arsenal of Sidi Abdallah)

Tunisia, Tunis: Hay Walk, 1900
LUX4766058 Tunisia, Tunis: Hay Walk, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Tunis: Hay Walk, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Tunisia, El Djem (El Jem): Roman ruins - A couple of tourists, 1900
LUX4765752 Tunisia, El Djem (El Jem): Roman ruins - A couple of tourists, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, El Djem (El Jem): Roman ruins - A couple of tourists, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Tunisia, Sfax: Under the eucalyptus self-portrait of photographer in military uniform, 1900
LUX4765705 Tunisia, Sfax: Under the eucalyptus self-portrait of photographer in military uniform, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia)

Tunisia, Maghreb, Bizerte: Merchant of sieves and bird cages. Shoemaker. Craftsmen and shopkeepers in an alley, 1900
LUX4765685 Tunisia, Maghreb, Bizerte: Merchant of sieves and bird cages. Shoemaker. Craftsmen and shopkeepers in an alley, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Maghreb)

Tunisia, Sfax: The Arab march with bags, pottery and baskets, animated view with many merchants and buyers, 1900
LUX4765874 Tunisia, Sfax: The Arab march with bags, pottery and baskets, animated view with many merchants and buyers, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: The Arab march with bags, pottery and baskets)

Tunisia, Bizerte: Chez le Caid, session of Aissaouas (aissawas). Many interurban participants, 1910
LUX4765581 Tunisia, Bizerte: Chez le Caid, session of Aissaouas (aissawas). Many interurban participants, 1910; (add.info.: Tunisia, Bizerte: Chez le Caid, session of Aissaouas (aissawas)

Tunisia, Sfax: An oil factory. Animated view with industrial buildings, camels at rest covered with basketry blankets
LUX4765861 Tunisia, Sfax: An oil factory. Animated view with industrial buildings, camels at rest covered with basketry blankets with mules and mules pulling carts, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia)

Tunisia, Sfax: The port. Unloading a sailboat from its load of wood, trunks arranged in piles on the dock
LUX4765859 Tunisia, Sfax: The port. Unloading a sailboat from its load of wood, trunks arranged in piles on the dock. Animated view, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: The port)

Algeria, Maghreb, Algiers: Place Bandin and rue Marengo with chilli merchant and many Algerians sitting on benches
LUX4763737 Algeria, Maghreb, Algiers: Place Bandin and rue Marengo with chilli merchant and many Algerians sitting on benches, 1900 - trade: hairdresser Dames; (add.info.: Algeria, Maghreb)

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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.