Beersheba Collection

Imperial Camel Corps Brigade, Beersheba, WW1
The Imperial Camel Corps Brigade outside Beersheba (Bir As-Saba) during the First World War. Date: November 1917

Staff ride in front of Beersheba, South Palestine, October 1917 (b / w photo)
PEF446338 Staff ride in front of Beersheba, South Palestine, October 1917 (b/w photo) by Rhodes, Capt. Arthur (1892-1922); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Hagar and Ishmael sent away (coloured engraving)
2801037 Hagar and Ishmael sent away (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hagar and Ishmael sent away)

Jacobs Dream, 1852 (oil on canvas)
1079295 Jacobs Dream, 1852 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); 129.5x177.8 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Depiction taken from Genesis 28:11-12)

Hagar and Ishmael, engraving by Dore. - Bible
3779866 Hagar and Ishmael, engraving by Dore. - Bible by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Hagar and Ishmael, engraving by Dore)

Burying the Turkish dead - near Beersheba, November 8, 1917 (b / w photo)
2914696 Burying the Turkish dead - near Beersheba, November 8, 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

Moffats Mission Station in Namaqualand, Beersheba (engraving)
965143 Moffats Mission Station in Namaqualand, Beersheba (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moffats Mission Station in Namaqualand, Beersheba)

Early morning in our lines the day before the offensive
2914695 Early morning in our lines the day before the offensive. Some still asleep, October 30, 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

Halt of Caravans at the Wells of Saba (Beersheba) in the Desert South of Hebron, 1850

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba General view
Race meeting, horse and camel. Beersheba. General view of crowds showing Australians on top of buses to see races. 1940, Israel

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Group Australian soldiers
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba Group of Australian soldiers. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Beersheba camel head close up 1940 Israel
Beersheba, camel head, close up. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba totalizer tent
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba The totalizer tent. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Excellency
Race meeting, horse and camel. Beersheba. His Excellency the High Commissioner (close up) among crowds in front of grand stand. 1940, Israel

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Well go 1940
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba Well on the go. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Australia
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba Australia officers & nurses watching races. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Crowds grand stand
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba Crowds around the grand stand, Jack Simon & party. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Paramount
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba Paramount Beersheba sheikhs. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba three judges
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba The three judges standing on table. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Australians
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba Australians enjoying refreshing glass of beer. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba First 1940
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba First horse in. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Sheikh Freih
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba Sheikh Freih Abu Mdeiu speaking to Bisharet Eff. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Aref el Aref
Race meeting, horse and camel. Beersheba. Aref el Aref Bey, an Imam, a Greek priest, Bisharet Eff. etc. in grand stand. 1940, Israel

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Row Bedouins
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba Row of Bedouins along track, watching races. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Riders choosing
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba Riders choosing their numbers. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba start horses taking
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba The start (horses taking off). 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Camels paraded
Race meeting, horse and camel. Beersheba. Camels paraded before the race. 1940, Israel

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba camel race
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba A camel race in full stride. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Mr Lababidi
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba Mr. Lababidi & Toukau Eff. In the grand stand. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Australian troops
Race meeting, horse and camel. Beersheba. Australian troops on top of buses. 1940, Israel

Beersheba camel head gurgling 1940 Israel
Beersheba, camel head, gurgling. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Group press men
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba Group of press men - Palestine Broadcasting Service. & public information officers. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Parading horses
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba Parading horses before the races. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba close races God
Race meeting horse & camel, Beersheba At close of races God save the King. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Race meeting horse camel Beersheba Second third horse
Race meeting, horse and camel. Beersheba. Second and third horse following. 1940, Israel

Beersheba Wells Abraham surmounted irrigation wheel
Beersheba, one of the Wells of Abraham, surmounted with irrigation wheel. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Southern Palestine Hebron Beersheba Gaza area
Southern Palestine, Hebron, Beersheba and Gaza area. Shochoh. I Sam. 171. 1950, West Bank

tribal lunch cavalry post Tel-el-Meleiha 20 miles
A tribal lunch at cavalry post at Tel-el-Meleiha, 20 miles North of Beersheba, Jan. 18, 1940. Long line of Bedouin sheiks etc

Visit Beersheba Agricultural Station Experimental
Visit to Beersheba Agricultural Station (Experimental) by Brig. Gen. Allen & staff & talks to Bedouin sheiks of district by station superintendent. Gen. Allan signing visitors book

Beersheba inspection Camel Corps Excellency Sir
Beersheba, inspection of Camel Corps by His Excellency Sir Harold McMichael. His Excellency arriving on dais for review. 1940, Israel, Beersheba

Beersheba surroundings Beer Saba Sheik Hammad
Beersheba and surroundings. (Beer Saba) Beersheba. Sheik Hammad es Sanea, Sheik of the Tarabin tribe. 1920, Israel, Beersheba

Beersheba surroundings Beer Saba Governor tribal sheiks
Beersheba and surroundings. (Beer Saba) Beersheba. Governor and tribal sheiks. 1920, Israel, Beersheba

Beersheba surroundings Beer Saba Shifting sand
Beersheba and surroundings. (Beer Saba) Shifting sand dunes. Engulfing arable land along the Mediterranean coast. 1920, Israel, Beersheba

Costumes characters Bedouin shepherdess Beersheba
Costumes, characters, etc. Bedouin shepherdess, Beersheba 1900, Israel, Beersheba

Beersheba surroundings Beer Saba Bedouin women
Beersheba and surroundings. (Beer Saba) Beersheba. Bedouin women ploughing, with a camel. 1920, Israel, Beersheba

Beersheba surroundings Beer Saba Wady Ghuzze
Beersheba and surroundings. (Beer Saba) Wady Ghuzze. General view looking seaward. 1920, Israel, Beersheba

Beersheba surroundings Beer Saba Carrying water
Beersheba and surroundings. (Beer Saba) Carrying water to the camp. Jars on camels and donkey. 1920, Israel, Beersheba

Beersheba District Waves sand dunes encroaching
Beersheba District. Waves of sand dunes encroaching on arable land. 1934, Israel, Beersheba

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Beersheba, a place steeped in history and significance. From the Imperial Camel Corps Brigade to the staff ride in front during World War 1, this city has witnessed pivotal moments in time. In black and white photographs, we see soldiers standing proudly before the ancient walls of Beersheba, South Palestine, October 1917. Their presence echoes with determination and bravery as they prepare for battle. But Beersheba's story goes beyond war; it is intertwined with biblical tales too. Hagar and Ishmael sent away - a colored engraving depicting their journey resonates with emotions of abandonment yet resilience. Jacobs Dream, an oil painting from 1852 captures the ethereal beauty that surrounds this land. The dreamlike quality transports us back to a different era when dreams held great significance. Engravings by Dore bring to life another biblical scene - Hagar and Ishmael seeking solace amidst harsh circumstances. Their struggle becomes tangible through intricate details etched on paper. The aftermath of war is captured in haunting images; burying the Turkish dead near Beersheba reminds us of lives lost and sacrifices made during conflict. It serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst chaos, humanity prevails. Moffats Mission Station engraving takes us further into history showcasing how religion played a role in shaping this region's identity over centuries. As dawn breaks over our lines before an offensive operation commences, there is anticipation mixed with trepidation. The early morning light casts shadows on soldiers' faces who stand ready to face whatever lies ahead. A halt at Caravans Wells reveals glimpses of daily life long ago – camels resting under scorching sun while travelers quench their thirst at these vital water sources along their arduous journeys through desert lands south of Hebron. Beersheba itself holds sacredness within its borders.