Arabic Collection (#4)

Costumes de Différents Pays, Sheik de l'Arabie Heureuse, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Sheik de l'Arabie Heureuse, c1797

Mounted Plaque with Shi'ite Invocation, 17th-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Mounted Plaque with Shi'ite Invocation, 17th-18th century

Illustration for the Story of Layla and Majnun, c1770. Creator: Unknown
Illustration for the Story of Layla and Majnun, c1770

Two Winged Angels, Folio from a Manuscript... c1570. Creator: Unknown
Two Winged Angels, Folio from a Manuscript of Al-Qazwini's Ajaib Al-Makhluqat, c1570

Arab coffee plant, 1668-1729. Creator: Vincent Laurentz van der Vinne I
Arab coffee plant, 1668-1729

Thomas Erpenius as Metellus, 1791. Creator: Cornelis de Jonker
Thomas Erpenius as Metellus, 1791. In 1613, Dutch orientalist Thomas van Erpe was the first European to publish an accurate book of Arabic grammar

A party of chess players outside a Turkish coffeehouse and barbershop, 1845. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
A party of chess players outside a Turkish coffeehouse and barbershop, 1845

Portrait of Mahmud Agas, Ambassador of Tripolis, 1757. Creator: Carl Gustaf Pilo
Portrait of Mahmud Agas, Ambassador of Tripolis, 1757

La mission militaire francaise, ayant pour chef le lieutenant-colonel Bremond, visite... 1916. Creator: Melik
La mission militaire francaise, ayant pour chef le lieutenant-colonel Bremond, visite, a son passage en Egypte, le college Saint-louis, a Tanta. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Illingsworth, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 June 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Illingsworth, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 June 26

Affiche pour Paris-Hippodrome : "Exhibition d'Arabes du Sahara", c1899. Creator: Jules Cheret
Affiche pour Paris-Hippodrome : "Exhibition d'Arabes du Sahara". c1899. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Shoesmith in Marocco, n.d. Creator: Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo
Shoesmith in Marocco, n.d

Artwork portrait of a fictional beautiful, young Arabian woman wearing a hijab
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Digital artwork portrait of beautiful young traditionally dressed Arabian woman in hijab
muslim, woman, face, eyes, model, person, arab, lady, makeup, traditional, one, arabic, eastern, look, expression, culture, style, girl, pretty, young, female, attractive, beautiful

Digital artwork portrait of beautiful young traditionally dressed Arabian woman in hijab
muslim, woman, face, eyes, model, person, arab, lady, makeup, traditional, one, arabic, eastern, look, expression, culture, style, girl, pretty, young, female, attractive, beautiful

Digital artwork portrait of beautiful young traditionally dressed Arabian woman in hijab
muslim, woman, face, eyes, model, person, arab, lady, makeup, traditional, one, arabic, eastern, look, expression, culture, style, girl, pretty, young, female, attractive, beautiful

Egyptian's boy smile, Cairo, Egypt
Mohamed Kazzaz

Dahab Island, Cairo, Egypt
Mohamed Kazzaz

City of Jaffa Palestine, Tel Aviv, modern Israel
19th century vintage photograph: city of Jaffa from the sea, Palestine, modern Israel. Jaffa, in Hebrew Yafo and in Arabic Yafa and also called Japho or Joppa

Qatar, Doha, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani Emir of Dubai from 1972 to 1995
Qatar, Doha, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani Emir from 1972 to 1995, generally seen as the moderniser of the state

Slab with Dromedary Rider, Tell Halaf, Northern Syria (limestone with red paint)
2657709 Slab with Dromedary Rider, Tell Halaf, Northern Syria (limestone with red paint) by Syrian School (10th Century BC); 64.7x41.9 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa. April 2012. In recent years, rainfall totals have reduced by around 75% as a result of climate change

UAE, Dubai, Deira, Gold Souk, gold jewelry

Setting for Scheherazade, 1910. Artist: Leon Bakst
Setting for Scheherazade, 1910. Scheherazade is a ballet based on the legendary Arabic queen and the storyteller of One Thousand and One Nights. From The Studio Volume 118

Vaulted arch framing the ancient fortified Kasbah Amridil, Skoura, Atlas mountains, Ouarzazate province, Morocco

Lamp seller in the souk, Marrakech, Morocco

Shoe seller, Souk, Marrakech, Morocco

The Jardin Majorelle, Marrakech, Morocco

Riad pool from above, Marrakech, Morocco

Restaurant by the sea, Essaouira, Morocco

Cat by a door in Essaouira, Morocco

Biker in Essaouira, Morocco

Essaouira, Morocco. Town by the sea

Bab Bou Jeloud is an ornate city gate in Fes el Bali, the old city of Fez, Morocco

Fez. Morocco. Alley full of colors and carpets

Spices and colorful wall, Fez, Morocco

Slippers shoes for sale in the souk of Fez, Morocco;

Fez. Morocco. Typical leather tanneries from above

wooden door, morning light. Fez, Morocco

Nejjarin Museum of Wood Arts and Crafts, fountain, Fez

Alley in Fez Medina, morning light. Morocco

Fez Medina, lonely alley in the morning, Morocco

Fez, Morocco. Dried Fruit seller

Luxury Night camp in the Sahara Desert, Morocco

Seller of carpets and fabrics in the souk, Marrakech

Typical Moroccan door and tiles, Marrakech, Morocco

Man on a scooter through the colorful streets of the medina of Marrakech

spice shop in the souks of Marrakech, Morocco

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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.