Camel Collection (page 100)

Egypt, Cairo, Birqash Camel Market, group of camels, headshot

Kenya, near Maikone, Dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) walking in semi-arid landscape

Egypt, Cairo, Birqash Camel Market, camels loaded onto truck and out in the open

Head of a Dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius), close-up

Solitary camel in the Jordanian desert, in the early morning light

Beni-Hasan Necropolis. Tomb of Khnumhotep III. Detail: mural painting depicting an Asiatic caravan. Middle Kingdom
Egypt - Beni-Hasan Necropolis. Tomb of Khnumhotep III. Detail: mural painting depicting an Asiatic caravan. Middle Kingdom

Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III depicting the military achievement of the king, detail
Assyrian civilization, 9th century b.C. Black Obelisk of ShalmaneserA

Close-up shot of head of dromedary camel

Bactrian camel- camelus bactrianus

Desert escapes - camel ride

Egypt, Giza, Tourists in front of Sphinx, engraving, 1901
Egypt, 20th century. Giza. Tourists in front of the Sphinx. Engraving, 1901

Syria, Damascus, Priestesses riding a camel, terracotta 1st Century A.D. France, Paris, Musee du Louvre, Roman art

Camel standing on sandy patch in walled area, side view

Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) licking its lips, close-up

Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus), foot

Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus), close-up on head

Morocco, Jbel Sarhro, camels grazing on semi-arid desert with basalt rock formations in background

Animal Drawn Ploughs C017 / 3443
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of various types of animal drawn plough including; drain plough, single mould-board plough, drill plough, four coultered plough, hoe plough

Wildlife expedition in Africa, 1880s C017 / 6835
Wildlife expedition in Africa. 19th-century artwork of the loading and departure of a wildlife collecting expedition in Africa

Camel hair, coloured SEM Z949 / 0010
Camel hair. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the hair from a dromedary camel. These short dense hairs allow the camel to survive the extreme temperatures of the desert by reflecting

Typewriter salesman, 1910s
Typewriter salesman. Travelling US salesman in the 1910s with a camel carrying boxes of Remington typewriters and an advertising sign

Bedouin nomads, 19th Century artwork C018 / 7013
Bedouin nomads. 1870 woodcut print of wandering Bedouin people with their camels in the desert. The Bedouin are a part of a predominantly desert-dwelling Arabian ethnic group

Hunting giraffe, historical artwork C018 / 7030
Hunting giraffe. 1869 engraving of men on camels hunting giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) in Africa

Egyptian pyramids tourism, 19th century
Egyptian pyramids tourism. 19th-century photograph of tourists on camels with guides in Egypt. Behind them is the Great Sphinx and one of the three large pyramids of the Giza Necropolis

Road traffic in India C017 / 9083
Road traffic in India. Motor vehicles, bicycles, taxis, a camel-drawn cart and pedestrians on a road in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Photographed in March 2013

Sphinx, Egyptian pyramids, 19th century C016 / 2387
Sphinx and pyramids, Giza Necropolis, Egypt. These 26th-century BC structures are made from limestone, with granite also used in the pyramids (tombs for the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: Khafre)

Libyan peoples, 17th century
Libyan peoples. 17th-century artwork showing Libyans (men and a child) crossing the desert on camels (top) and Libyan women (with a child) gathering fish and ostrich eggs (bottom)

Frontispiece of Ogilbys Africa (1670), with the title inscribed in English at top. This work, one of a series on continents

Antonio Gobio, Italian lawyer
Antonio Gobio, 17th-century Italian lawyer. The name is in Latin form here (Antonius Gobius), and the circular inscription states that he is in his 38th year in 1673

Camel breeders, Russia C013 / 5348
Camel breeders. Camel breeders daughter with their camels. Photographed in South Gobi (Omnogovi), Mongolia

Tourists on camel safari, Sahara Desert, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Camel driver, Sahara Desert, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

The road to Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

A camel just outside of Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Moroccan camel driver, Dunes of Erg Chebbi, Merzouga, Meknes-Tafilalet, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Salt caravan in Djibouti, going from Assal Lake to Ethiopian mountains, Djibouti, Africa

Camel riding in the famous sand dunes of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, South America

Camel and Low Angle View of the Khazneh, Petra, Jordan

Boy riding camel in the Yamuna River in front of the Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Camel portrait, Erg Chebbi Desert, Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Tourist couple on a camel ride in Erg Chebbi Desert, Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Tourists on a camel ride in Erg Chebbi Desert, Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Camel caravan shadows, Erg Chebbi Desert, Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Camel silhouetted below the moon at night, Erg Chebbi Desert, Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Silhouette of a camel in the desert at night, Erg Chebbi Desert, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Tourists silhouetted on a camel ride at night, Erg Chebbi Desert, Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Camel caravan in Erg Chebbi Desert, Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

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In the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, a 1995 Land Rover Defender embarks on an adventurous journey, reminiscent of the legendary Camel Trophy. With its rugged exterior and unstoppable spirit, this vehicle conquers every obstacle in its path, just like the majestic camels that roam these arid lands. Speaking of camels, they have been an iconic symbol throughout history. In a vintage cigarette advertisement from the 1950s, doctors were asked about their preferred cigarette brand - "What Cigarette Do You Smoke, Doctor?" The answer? Camels. These cigarettes were popularized by their smooth flavor and association with sophistication. Traveling back in time to c1860s Afghanistan on an antique map reveals the significance of camels as vital means of transportation across treacherous terrains. Their endurance and adaptability made them indispensable for traversing long distances through unforgiving landscapes. Meanwhile, in Izmir, Turkey, Camel brand figs are celebrated for their succulent sweetness. Just like these delectable fruits bear the name "Camel, " they embody resilience and strength while providing nourishment to those who savor them. Taking flight into aviation history brings us to the Sopwith Camel aircraft models - both original and modified versions (2F-1). These planes soared through skies during World War I with unparalleled agility and power – much like their namesake animal's ability to traverse sandy dunes effortlessly. Closer to home in Cornwall stands St Michaels Church in Porthilly village; it evokes memories of simpler times when camel sightings may have seemed exotic or rare. This snapshot from possibly early 1900s captures a moment frozen in time where life was slower-paced yet filled with wonder at such extraordinary creatures. Venturing further eastward towards Egypt's Giza Plateau presents a breathtaking view at sunset.