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Mauritania Collection (#2)

Discover the enchanting land of Mauritania, nestled in West Africa's Sahara Desert

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, surroundings of Chinguetti, hut

Mauritania, surroundings of Chinguetti, hut

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Chinguetti, dunes

Mauritania, Chinguetti, dunes

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Zouerat, daily life

Mauritania, Zouerat, daily life

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, surroundings of Tidjikja, signal

Mauritania, surroundings of Tidjikja, signal

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, the longest railway in the world, connects Nouadhibou to Zouerat

Mauritania, the longest railway in the world, connects Nouadhibou to Zouerat

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, surrounding of Zouerat, the longest train in the world

Mauritania, surrounding of Zouerat, the longest train in the world

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Chinguetti, daily life

Mauritania, Chinguetti, daily life

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, surroundings of Nouakchott

Mauritania, surroundings of Nouakchott

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Chinguetti, bricks, manufacture

Mauritania, Chinguetti, bricks, manufacture

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Chinguetti, football match in Batha

Mauritania, Chinguetti, football match in Batha

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Chinguetti, Tole ondulee Mauritania, Chinguetti, Tole ondulee

Mauritania, Chinguetti, Tole ondulee Mauritania, Chinguetti, Tole ondulee
Mauritania, Chinguetti, Tole ondulee

Background imageMauritania Collection: Picture No. 10769524

Picture No. 10769524
Dromedary Camel carvan / train (Camelus dromedarius) Date:

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, El Makhlouga (Elephant rock), close-up

Mauritania, El Makhlouga (Elephant rock), close-up

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Tichitt, library Abdel Moumen main entrance

Mauritania, Tichitt, library Abdel Moumen main entrance

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Adrar, White valley, N tourvine pass

Mauritania, Adrar, White valley, N tourvine pass

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania

Mauritania, Inchiri, The Railways of of the Goods Transport Station at Nouadhibou Port, showing carriages laiden down with goods ready for transportation to the container ships

Background imageMauritania Collection: Meharistes, Soldiers Of The Desert, annual camel race

Meharistes, Soldiers Of The Desert, annual camel race. A Mehariste on his camel ready for the the start of the race.All the jockeys are in traditional costume especially for the occasion

Background imageMauritania Collection: Part of escort to camel train in Empty quarter of Mauritania-Mali, Africa

Part of escort to camel train in Empty quarter of Mauritania-Mali, Africa

Background imageMauritania Collection: Eliza undergoes test source chastity Mauritania

Eliza undergoes test source chastity Mauritania
Eliza undergoes the test in the source of chastity in Mauritania, Print on the upper right marked: f: 166, jump (fluids extracted from the earth), Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1681

Background imageMauritania Collection: Pomarine Skua, Stercorarius pomarinus, Mauritania

Pomarine Skua, Stercorarius pomarinus, Mauritania

Background imageMauritania Collection: Tombstone. Nablus, Palestine. Roman art. 2nd-3rd century AD

Tombstone. Nablus, Palestine. Roman art. 2nd-3rd century AD
Tombstone, limestone. Nablus (Palestine). Roman period, 2nd-3rd century AD. The Latin inscription is dedicated to the deified soul of the departed Augindai

Background imageMauritania Collection: Dust storm off West Africa

Dust storm off West Africa
July 8, 2010 - Dust storm off West Africa

Background imageMauritania Collection: Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1033

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1033
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Background imageMauritania Collection: Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1026

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1026
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Route Espoir, Ayoun, Gelb Inimish, Landscape

Mauritania, Route Espoir, Ayoun, Gelb Inimish, Landscape

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Adrar, Chinguetti, precious stones and jewellery

Mauritania, Adrar, Chinguetti, precious stones and jewellery

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Adrar, Chinguetti, Necklaces and jewellery

Mauritania, Adrar, Chinguetti, Necklaces and jewellery

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Adrar, Terjit oasis, Vertical view

Mauritania, Adrar, Terjit oasis, Vertical view

Background imageMauritania Collection: The longest iron ore train in the world between Zouerate and Nouadhibou

The longest iron ore train in the world between Zouerate and Nouadhibou, Mauritania, Africa

Background imageMauritania Collection: Stranded vessels lying in the ship graveyard of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, Africa

Stranded vessels lying in the ship graveyard of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, Africa

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Relief Map With Border and Mask

Mauritania, Relief Map With Border and Mask
Relief map of Mauritania (with border and mask). This image was compiled from data acquired by landsat 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Background imageMauritania Collection: A nomad sits in the desert and talks on his mobile phone

A nomad sits in the desert and talks on his mobile phone. It should be noted that it is not always possible to recieve a signal

Background imageMauritania Collection: Old Religious Temple in Chinguetti

Old Religious Temple in Chinguetti

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Brakna, Desert Guide

Mauritania, Brakna, Desert Guide

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Tagant, Mauritanian guide in the desert

Mauritania, Tagant, Mauritanian guide in the desert

Background imageMauritania Collection: Illustration of Mauritanian copper arrowheads

Illustration of Mauritanian copper arrowheads

Background imageMauritania Collection: Tenoumer Crater in Mauritania

Tenoumer Crater in Mauritania
January 24, 2008 - Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on the Terra satellite captured this image of Tenoumer Crater in Mauritania

Background imageMauritania Collection: The British Isles, Iberia and Northwest Africa, detail from a world atlas, 1565 (vellum)

The British Isles, Iberia and Northwest Africa, detail from a world atlas, 1565 (vellum)
XJL208769 The British Isles, Iberia and Northwest Africa, detail from a world atlas, 1565 (vellum) by Homem, Diego (16th century); The National Library of Russia, St

Background imageMauritania Collection: Flag of Mauretania

Flag of Mauretania

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Africa - Arabs remove bad dates from date palms

Mauritania, Africa - Arabs remove bad dates from date palms. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Sahara Desert, sand dune

Mauritania, Sahara Desert, sand dune
Mauritania - Sahara Desert, dunes

Background imageMauritania Collection: Map of Senegal, Mauritania and Gambia, 1729

Map of Senegal, Mauritania and Gambia, 1729
Cartography, 18th century. Map of Senegal, Mauritania and Gambia, 1729

Background imageMauritania Collection: Mauritania, Senegal river, sunset

Mauritania, Senegal river, sunset
Mauritania - Senegal river, sunset

Background imageMauritania Collection: Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1034

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1034
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Background imageMauritania Collection: Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1032

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1032
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Background imageMauritania Collection: Stone-age flint fragments C014 / 1020

Stone-age flint fragments C014 / 1020
Stone-age flint fragments. Pile of neolithic (new stone-age) flint fragments discarded during the forming of flint tools. These fragments date from around 8, 000 to 10

Background imageMauritania Collection: Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1030

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1030
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa




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Discover the enchanting land of Mauritania, nestled in West Africa's Sahara Desert. As you explore this captivating country, be prepared to embark on a thrilling adventure that will leave you breathless. Begin your journey by immersing yourself in the rich history and culture of Mauritania. Marvel at the political map of Africa, which showcases its strategic location on the continent. Delve deeper into its heritage as you study the traditional sailing boats gracefully gliding through the Banc d'Arguin, a mesmerizing sight unique to this region. Uncover ancient wonders like the Richat Structure, visible from space with its striking circular formation. Step back in time as you wander through Chinguetti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and medieval trading center known for its impressive ksar architecture. Feel an adrenaline rush as you follow footsteps across sand dunes at sunset near Chinguetti – an experience that epitomizes true adventure. But beware. The sand viper slithers silently across these very same dunes, showcasing nature's beauty and danger intertwined. Marvel at tombstones adorned with Roman art dating back centuries ago in Nablus, Palestine – a testament to Mauritania's historical connections beyond borders. Witness nature's grandeur unfold before your eyes as crumbling mountains meet river beds dotted with palm trees amidst vast stretches of golden dunes surrounding Kamour village. Prepare to be awestruck by peculiar rock formations between Kiffa and Ayoun – Mother Nature's artistic masterpiece carved out over millennia in this Saharan paradise. In Mauritania, every step unveils something extraordinary - from breathtaking landscapes to cultural treasures hidden within ancient cities. So embrace your adventurous spirit and let Mauritania captivate your heart like never before.