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Arabic Collection (#2)

"Exploring the Richness of Arabic Culture: From Ancient Scripts to Vibrant Souks" Step into history with Al-Idrisi's world map, created in 1154

Background imageArabic Collection: Sheik Ajil al-Yawer of Shammar

Sheik Ajil al-Yawer of Shammar, head of a large Bedouin Arab tribe in Iraq. Date: circa 1920

Background imageArabic Collection: MOROCCO, Marrakesh Colourful Moroccan glassware in the souqs of Marrakesh

MOROCCO, Marrakesh Colourful Moroccan glassware in the souqs of Marrakesh

Background imageArabic Collection: Within the Seraglio, 1879 (oil on canvas)

Within the Seraglio, 1879 (oil on canvas)
822685 Within the Seraglio, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 54.6x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Within the Seraglio. Fredrick Arthur Bridgman (1847-1928)

Background imageArabic Collection: Poster advertising the Baron Hotel in Aleppo, c. 1920 (colour litho)

Poster advertising the Baron Hotel in Aleppo, c. 1920 (colour litho)
619816 Poster advertising the Baron Hotel in Aleppo, c.1920 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArabic Collection: A group of French actresses enjoy a performance by a local belly dancer during a night

A group of French actresses enjoy a performance by a local belly dancer during a night out in Marrakech, Morocco December 1952 C5929-027

Background imageArabic Collection: UAE, Dubai, Dubai Marina, elevated view of the marina, dusk

UAE, Dubai, Dubai Marina, elevated view of the marina, dusk

Background imageArabic Collection: Arabic Countries, food, arabic biscuits, traditional

Arabic Countries, food, arabic biscuits, traditional

Background imageArabic Collection: Afternoon dresses by Poiret and Drecoll

Afternoon dresses by Poiret and Drecoll
Two fashionable women in afternoon dresses. On the left, black decorated with metal and gold lace, by Poiret. On the right, three-piece dress in crepe de chine, red and black

Background imageArabic 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 imageArabic Collection: GRAPEVINE, 1229. A grapevine from an Arabic manuscript of Dioscorides De Materia Medica

GRAPEVINE, 1229. A grapevine from an Arabic manuscript of Dioscorides De Materia Medica, northern Iraq or Syria, 1229

Background imageArabic Collection: TURKISH ASTRONOMERS. Astronomers in the Istanbul observatory

TURKISH ASTRONOMERS. Astronomers in the Istanbul observatory. Ottoman manuscript illumination, late 16th century

Background imageArabic Collection: ARAB EYE TREATISE. Page from a 13th century Arabic manuscript of Hunayns Treatise on the Eye

ARAB EYE TREATISE. Page from a 13th century Arabic manuscript of Hunayns Treatise on the Eye

Background imageArabic Collection: Poster advertising Casablanca

Poster advertising Casablanca
Poster for the PLM, advertising Casablanca, Morocco

Background imageArabic Collection: DDE-90035205

DDE-90035205
Europe, Spain, Granada. The Generalife gardens are part of the Alhambra grounds. Date: 19/11/2009

Background imageArabic Collection: Group of 17 Bedouin women and children, c. 1867-98 (b / w photo)

Group of 17 Bedouin women and children, c. 1867-98 (b / w photo)
PEF446200 Group of 17 Bedouin women and children, c.1867-98 (b/w photo) by Bonfils Studio (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; ePalestine Exploration Fund; French, out of copyright

Background imageArabic Collection: Pendant inscribed with peace in Arabic and French, Lyon, Rhone, France, Europe

Pendant inscribed with peace in Arabic and French, Lyon, Rhone, France, Europe

Background imageArabic Collection: East View of the Forts Jellali and Merani, Muskah, Arabia, June 1793 (w / c, pen & ink

East View of the Forts Jellali and Merani, Muskah, Arabia, June 1793 (w / c, pen & ink
XYC206193 East View of the Forts Jellali and Merani, Muskah, Arabia, June 1793 (w/c, pen & ink and pencil on paper) by Daniell

Background imageArabic Collection: Middle East central part of Turkey in Cappadocia Whirling Dervishes dancing in underground

Middle East central part of Turkey in Cappadocia Whirling Dervishes dancing in underground restaurant

Background imageArabic Collection: Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria

Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria
Saladin (1137-1193), Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Saladin led Islamic opposition to the European armies during the Crusades

Background imageArabic Collection: Interior of the Riad 'Dar Tahra & Spa' hotel in the Fez medina, Morocco

Interior of the Riad "Dar Tahra & Spa" hotel in the Fez medina, Morocco. The medina of Fes was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981

Background imageArabic Collection: Interior of the 'Al-Attarine' madrasa in the medina of Fez, Morocco

Interior of the "Al-Attarine" madrasa in the medina of Fez, Morocco. The medina of Fes was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981

Background imageArabic Collection: Interior of the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts, Fez, Morocco

Interior of the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts, Fez, Morocco. The medina of Fes was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981

Background imageArabic Collection: The main facade of the Fez railway station, Morocco

The main facade of the Fez railway station, Morocco

Background imageArabic Collection: The 'El Hedim' square of Meknes, Morocco

The "El Hedim" square of Meknes, Morocco

Background imageArabic Collection: The exterior wall of the 'Dar El Makhzen' Royal Palace (Kasbah of Moulay Ismail), Meknes, Morocco

The exterior wall of the "Dar El Makhzen" Royal Palace (Kasbah of Moulay Ismail), Meknes, Morocco

Background imageArabic Collection: A decorated fountain in the Fez medina, Morocco

A decorated fountain in the Fez medina, Morocco

Background imageArabic Collection: Arches inside the Meknes Royal Stables, Morocco

Arches inside the Meknes Royal Stables, Morocco

Background imageArabic Collection: Arches inside the Meknes Royal Stables, Morocco

Arches inside the Meknes Royal Stables, Morocco

Background imageArabic Collection: The entrance doors of the Fez Royal Palace (Dar El-Makhzen), Place des Alaouites, Fes, Morocco

The entrance doors of the Fez Royal Palace (Dar El-Makhzen), Place des Alaouites, Fes, Morocco

Background imageArabic Collection: One of the entrance doors of the Fez Royal Palace (Dar El-Makhzen), Place des Alaouites, Fes

One of the entrance doors of the Fez Royal Palace (Dar El-Makhzen), Place des Alaouites, Fes, Morocco

Background imageArabic Collection: A decorated door in the Medina of Fez, Morocco. The medina of Fes was declared UNESCO World

A decorated door in the Medina of Fez, Morocco. The medina of Fes was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981

Background imageArabic Collection: Entrance doors of the Fez Royal Palace (Dar El-Makhzen), Place des Alaouites, Fes, Morocco

Entrance doors of the Fez Royal Palace (Dar El-Makhzen), Place des Alaouites, Fes, Morocco

Background imageArabic Collection: Babouches colorful traditional Moroccan slippers on sale in a shop of the medina of Fez, Morocco

Babouches colorful traditional Moroccan slippers on sale in a shop of the medina of Fez, Morocco. The medina of Fes was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981

Background imageArabic Collection: A decorated door in the Medina of Fez, Morocco. The medina of Fes was declared UNESCO World

A decorated door in the Medina of Fez, Morocco. The medina of Fes was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981

Background imageArabic Collection: Khor Sanq (Wadi Al Nakheel) at sunset, Dhofar Governorate, Oman

Khor Sanq (Wadi Al Nakheel) at sunset, Dhofar Governorate, Oman

Background imageArabic Collection: Mirador de San Nicolas with the Alhambra in the background, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Mirador de San Nicolas with the Alhambra in the background, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageArabic Collection: Oman, Muscat. Souvenirs for sale in the old souk of Mutrah

Oman, Muscat. Souvenirs for sale in the old souk of Mutrah

Background imageArabic Collection: Majorelle Garden, Marrakech, Morocco

Majorelle Garden, Marrakech, Morocco

Background imageArabic Collection: The blue and yellow contrast found in the Majorelle garden. Marrakech, Morocco

The blue and yellow contrast found in the Majorelle garden. Marrakech, Morocco

Background imageArabic Collection: Yemen, Hadhramaut, Shibam. The mud-built skyscrapers of Shibam, often referred to

Yemen, Hadhramaut, Shibam. The mud-built skyscrapers of Shibam, often referred to as the Manhattan of the Desert

Background imageArabic Collection: Typical arabic pedestrian crossing sign, Doha, Qatar

Typical arabic pedestrian crossing sign, Doha, Qatar

Background imageArabic Collection: Haroun-al-Raschid mingling incognito among the ordinary people in Baghdad (colour litho)

Haroun-al-Raschid mingling incognito among the ordinary people in Baghdad (colour litho)
498865 Haroun-al-Raschid mingling incognito among the ordinary people in Baghdad (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArabic Collection: Eaux-Fortes Modernes. Plate 197. Arabes d'Oran (Arabs of Oran), 1833. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

Eaux-Fortes Modernes. Plate 197. Arabes d'Oran (Arabs of Oran), 1833. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Eaux-Fortes Modernes. Plate 197. Arabes d'Oran (Arabs of Oran), 1833. Shows an outdoor setting with two men, one reclining and facing the viewer

Background imageArabic Collection: Sir Charles James Lyall, 1845-1920

Sir Charles James Lyall, 1845-1920
3083224 Sir Charles James Lyall, 1845-1920.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English civil servant working in India during the period of the British Raj, and Arabic scholar)

Background imageArabic Collection: Sign posts in Jerusalem, indicating Jaffa, Ramleh, Bethlehem

Sign posts in Jerusalem, indicating Jaffa, Ramleh, Bethlehem, Hebron and speed limit warnings of 8 miles per hour in
DGC418697 Sign posts in Jerusalem, indicating Jaffa, Ramleh, Bethlehem, Hebron and speed limit warnings of 8 miles per hour in four languages (English, French, Arabic and Hebrew)

Background imageArabic Collection: Synoptic Chart of Anatomy

Synoptic Chart of Anatomy
2625362 Synoptic Chart of Anatomy; (add.info.: Synoptic charts concerning the anatomy of the upper and lower jaw (fakk), from the second chapter (bab) of the second book (kit)

Background imageArabic Collection: Aladin visited by the Genie of the Lamp

Aladin visited by the Genie of the Lamp
2604905 Aladin visited by the Genie of the Lamp.; (add.info.: Aladdin visited by the Genie of the Lamp. From a French edition of 'Arabian Nights' illustrated by Clement Pierre Marillier)




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"Exploring the Richness of Arabic Culture: From Ancient Scripts to Vibrant Souks" Step into history with Al-Idrisi's world map, created in 1154, which showcased the Arab world's geographical knowledge. Witness the grace and beauty of an Arab girl dancing, as she expresses her culture through mesmerizing movements. Orteliuss map of the Ottoman Empire from 1570 takes you on a visual journey through this powerful Arabic state. Marvel at the intricate Islamic carvings adorning the walls of Alhambra in Spain, a testament to exquisite craftsmanship. A poster for French railways to Morocco invites you to discover North Africa's enchanting landscapes and vibrant cities. Delve into ancient times by exploring the fascinating Arabic alphabet, a script that has evolved over centuries. Transport yourself back to Cairo in the 19th century as you enter Khan el-Khalili souk, bustling with colorful stalls and exotic treasures. Lose yourself amidst a sea of lamps and lanterns in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, where Turkish artisans showcase their mastery. Another poster for French railways beckons you towards Morocco's allure – its rich heritage blending seamlessly with modernity. The Alhambra palace and its reflecting pool create an ethereal ambiance that captivates visitors' hearts in Granada, Spain. Discover wisdom preserved within Islamic manuscripts; these beautifully illustrated texts offer insights into various fields of knowledge. Arabic culture is a tapestry woven together by these diverse elements – historical maps guiding exploration, dance expressing emotions without words, architectural marvels showcasing artistic brilliance across continents, markets brimming with life and commerce connecting people from all walks of life. From ancient scripts shaping communication to railway posters opening doors between nations - each hint unravels another layer of this captivating civilization.