Bedouin Collection (#2)

Travellers Encampment in the Desert, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Travellers Encampment in the Desert, 1857....the travellers encampment...consists of about half-a-dozen chadirs, or tents

Mid-day Encounter in the Desert, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Mid-day Encounter in the Desert, 1857. There is a little cloud of dust ahead! The first feelings entertained are alarm; these, however

Bedouin Girl, 1886. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Bedouin Girl, 1886

Bedouins of the Desert, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Bedouins of the Desert, 1850. The Bedouins...have never been conquered, nor were they ever in subjection at any time to foreign powers...they are independent of the Government as regards

Colorful woven Bedouin fabric at Wadi Rum in Jordan
Jordan, Wadi Rum Protected Area, Traditional Bedouin woven cloth. Wadi Rum Protected Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bedouin woman with face tattoos outside her tent, Syria
Portrait of middle aged Bedouin woman with face tattoos outside her tent in the Syrian desert in Syria. She looks directly at the camera Date: 2005

Syrian bedhouin shepherd boy holds a small lamb in his arms
A young Syrian bedhouin shepherd boy holds a small lamb in his arms. He looks driectly at the camera and the picture is lit by soft early morning light

Sunrise on Erg Chebbi, Western Sahara, Morocco, North Africa

Socotra girl
Trevor Cole

Sunrise silhouette of camels and handler, Merzouga
Ran Dembo

Bedouin tent
3788014 Bedouin tent; (add.info.: Bedouin tent from early 20th century. After photo by Bonfils Jewish Encyclopedia volume XII 1906. Talmud - Zweifel); Lebrecht History

Judaean Mountains
3787558 Judaean Mountains; (add.info.: Judaean Mountains (French: Dans les montagnes de Judee'). Illustration on Liebig collectible card. Series: En Palestine ('In Palestine'). 1920

Camel in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Red Sand Dunes, Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Red sand dune, Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Beduin Camp, Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert at sunset, Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Camel portrait, Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Camel portrait, Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Young baby camel in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Camel in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Camel in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Panoramic landscape view of Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Bedouin women and children, Egypt or Holy Land
Group of Bedouin women and children, Egypt or Holy Land, c.1880 s

Costumes of the Berbers, North Africa, early 19th century, including woman in traditional hayek shawl. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Bedouin tribesmen in Egyptian desert, WW1
Bedouin tribesmen riding camels in the Egyptian desert, 21 November 1914, in the early stages of the First World War. It was men like these who fought with Lawrence of Arabia. 1914

Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward (T. E. ) Lawrence, an officer in the British army known
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward (T.E.) Lawrence, an officer in the British army known for his role in the Arab revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule of 1916-18 during World War One

Qatar, General, Bedouin youth pouring coffee

A Bedouin shepherd in Syria sitting sideways on donkey
Bedouin shepherd in Syria sitting sideways on donkey to take a rest. He is surrounded by sheep Date: 2005

A Bedouin shepherd on a donkey leads his flock, Syria
A Bedouin shepherd on a donkey leads his flock of sheep in a long line across the empty wastes of the Syrian desert in Syria Date: 2005

Bedouin men in tent in Syrian desert, one plays a rababah
Two Bedouin men in tent in Syrian desert. Both sit on a carpet. One of them plays a rababah, or rebab, a goat skin string instrument Date: circa 1995

Portrait of middle aged Syrian Bedouin woman with tattoos
Portrait of middle aged Bedouin woman with face tattoos in Syria. She looks directly at the camera Date: 2005

Arab man on grey Arabian horse
A young Arab man sits in the saddle of his grey Arabian horse, Petra, Jordan. The man wears a keffiyeh, or kufiya headdress Date: circa 1985

Bedouin Arab, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Bedouin Arab, 1890. Nomadic Arab people who historically inhabited the desert regions in North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq and the Levant

Bedouins, Iskenderun, Hatay Province, Turkey (Alexandretta). Date: circa 1910s

Jordan, Wadi Rum, Rum village, 4x4 jeep

Oman, Wahiba Sands. Man with omani dress on the sand dunes at sunrise (MR)

Oman, Wahiba Sands. Man with arabic dress on the sand dunes (MR)

Hasan Zawaideh Camp at dusk, Wadi Rum, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

Sun City Camp, Wadi Rum, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

Sun City Camp, elevated view, Wadi Rum, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

Camp at Wadi Rum, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

Sun City Camp at dusk, Wadi Rum, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

Bedouin walking with his camel, Wadi Rum, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan (MR)

The Bedouin & his camels
Elizabeth Cowle

Bedouins pre-1900

Bedouin Man - Palestine. Date: circa 1920s

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Bedouin Culture: From Veiled Egyptian Women in Cairo to the Vast Sahara Desert" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Bedouin, a nomadic Arab community that has left an indelible mark on history and culture. In bustling Cairo, veiled Egyptian women gracefully navigate through ancient streets, embodying centuries-old traditions. Venturing into the heart of the Sahara Desert, a Bedouin guide perches atop his camel, overlooking the majestic Pyramids of Giza – an awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site that stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Transporting us back in time is "Evening Prayer in the Sahara, " an exquisite oil painting from 1863 that captures both serenity and spirituality amidst endless dunes. This artwork serves as a window into daily life for these resilient desert dwellers. Meet Sheik Ajil al-Yawer of Shammar, whose leadership exemplifies Bedouin strength and wisdom. His influence extends far beyond borders, shaping communities across vast regions like Iraq and Kuwait during times of political tension such as 1961's Iraq threat to Kuwait. Journey further along coastal landscapes near the Black Sea coast with an enchanting illustration depicting a traditional Bedouin tent. Its presence symbolizes resilience against nature's whims while providing shelter for those who call it home. A hand-painted sign displaying travel time to Timbuktu reminds us of their nomadic spirit – traversing immense distances with determination and endurance. It takes 52 days to reach this legendary Malian city; each step revealing new adventures along treacherous terrains. From above, witness breathtaking aerial views of Jordan Rift Valley and Jordan River – vital lifelines sustaining both nature and communities alike. The bedrock on which countless generations have thrived echoes with stories whispered by passing winds. In Egypt's deserts lies another mesmerizing scene: Bedouins and their loyal camels navigating the vast expanse.