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Northern Africa Collection (page 5)

Discover the enchanting wonders of Northern Africa, where ancient civilizations and breathtaking landscapes converge

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) swimming in the blue next to a coral reef

Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) swimming in the blue next to a coral reef. Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swims along a coral reef with pink soft coral

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swims along a coral reef with pink soft coral (Dendronepthya sp.). Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Big-eye or Goggle-eye (Priacanthus hamrur) and Crown squirrelfish (Sargocentron diadema)

Big-eye or Goggle-eye (Priacanthus hamrur) and Crown squirrelfish (Sargocentron diadema) on wreck colonised by corals, Red Sea, Egypt. January

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Big-eye fish (Priacanthus hamrur). Egypt, Red Sea

Big-eye fish (Priacanthus hamrur). Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming past coral reef. Egypt, Red Sea

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming past coral reef. Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Yellowbar angelfish (Pomacanthus maculosus) Egypt, Red Sea

Yellowbar angelfish (Pomacanthus maculosus) Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Bullethead parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) male, close up of eye, whilst sleeping at night

Bullethead parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) male, close up of eye, whilst sleeping at night. The Alternatives, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Whitebelly damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster) pair spawning / laying eggs on a seafan

Whitebelly damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster) pair spawning / laying eggs on a seafan (Annella mollis). Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Reef and shoal of Jewel fairy basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) South Point dive site

Reef and shoal of Jewel fairy basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) South Point dive site, Sanganeb reef, Sudan, Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Head and gills of juvenile Scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna Lewini), Kane ohe Bay

Head and gills of juvenile Scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna Lewini), Kane ohe Bay, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: House sparrow (Passer domesticus) colony in building, Northern Morocco

House sparrow (Passer domesticus) colony in building, Northern Morocco

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: School of Bluespine unicornfish (Naso unicornis) gathered during the summer breeding season

School of Bluespine unicornfish (Naso unicornis) gathered during the summer breeding season. Yolanda Reef, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Close up portrait of female Lionfish (Pterois volitans) in the late afternoon, when

Close up portrait of female Lionfish (Pterois volitans) in the late afternoon, when Lionfish are more active. The Alternatives, Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Male Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) displaying, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Male Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) displaying, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) feeding on soft coral (Litophyton arboreum

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) feeding on soft coral (Litophyton arboreum) Nuweiba, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Chocolate-dip chromis (Chromis dimidiata) male over out of focus hard coral (Porites nodifera)

Chocolate-dip chromis (Chromis dimidiata) male over out of focus hard coral (Porites nodifera). Sha ab Claudia, Fury Shoal, Egypt. Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: RF- Pair of Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in Magnificent sea anemone

RF- Pair of Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), which has closed up in the late afternoon revealing its red skirt. St Johns Reef. Egypt

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica)

Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), which has closed up in the late afternoon, on coral reef under stormy seas. St Johns Reef. Egypt. Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus), accompanied by Pilotfish (Naucrates ductor)

Whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus), accompanied by Pilotfish (Naucrates ductor), swims towards the camera as it cruises beneath the surface of the Red Sea, close to Little Brother Island

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming past soft corals (Dendronephthya sp])

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming past soft corals (Dendronephthya sp]), Red Sea, Egypt. January

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: RF - Young lionfish (Pterois volitans) swimming near surface hunting silversides, at dusk

RF - Young lionfish (Pterois volitans) swimming near surface hunting silversides, at dusk. Beacon Rock, Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) portrait. Red Sea, Egypt. October

Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) portrait. Red Sea, Egypt. October

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Large school of Bohar snappers (Lutjanus bohar) gather with smaller shoal of Batfish

Large school of Bohar snappers (Lutjanus bohar) gather with smaller shoal of Batfish (Platax orbicularis) in open water off Ras Mohammed at the tip of Sinai, Egypt

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: School of Bohar snappers (Lutjanus bohar) Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt

School of Bohar snappers (Lutjanus bohar) Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Male Bullethead parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) displaying in late afternoon. Ras Katy

Male Bullethead parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) displaying in late afternoon. Ras Katy, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Male Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming in open water, Ras Katy

Male Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming in open water, Ras Katy, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp)

Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp)
Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp.) at sunset. Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: RF - Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) pod swimming over a shallow sandy lagoon

RF - Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) pod swimming over a shallow sandy lagoon in a coral reef. Sataya Reef, Fury Shoal, Egypt. Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: White street in Medina, Essaouira, Morocco, Africa

White street in Medina, Essaouira, Morocco, Africa

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Goats on Argan Tree, Essaouira, Morocco, Africa

Goats on Argan Tree, Essaouira, Morocco, Africa

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Africa, Morocco, Marrakesh, close up of embroidery

Africa, Morocco, Marrakesh, close up of embroidery

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Oasis Zarzis, Djerba, Tunisia

Oasis Zarzis, Djerba, Tunisia

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Hotel Odyssee, oasis Zarzis, Djerba, Tunisia

Hotel Odyssee, oasis Zarzis, Djerba, Tunisia

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Club Med Djerba La Douce, Djerba, Tunisia

Club Med Djerba La Douce, Djerba, Tunisia

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Earning morning, Assekrem, Hoggar Mountains, Sahara desert, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

Earning morning, Assekrem, Hoggar Mountains, Sahara desert, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Erg Chebbi dune near Merzouga, Sahara Desert, Morocco, October

Erg Chebbi dune near Merzouga, Sahara Desert, Morocco, October

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Djenan-el-Mufti, Algiers (b/w photo)

Djenan-el-Mufti, Algiers (b/w photo)
CLF294267 Djenan-el-Mufti, Algiers (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: designed by Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932);); © Country Life

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: El Bardo (b/w photo)

El Bardo (b/w photo)
CLF294275 El Bardo (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); © Country Life

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: El Bardo (b/w photo)

El Bardo (b/w photo)
CLF294273 El Bardo (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); © Country Life

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: El Bardo, Algeria (b/w photo)

El Bardo, Algeria (b/w photo)
CLF294271 El Bardo, Algeria (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); © Country Life

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Djenan-el-Mufti, Algiers (b/w photo)

Djenan-el-Mufti, Algiers (b/w photo)
CLF294266 Djenan-el-Mufti, Algiers (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: designed by Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932);); © Country Life

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Fountain court, Djenan-el-Mufti, Algiers (b/w photo)

Fountain court, Djenan-el-Mufti, Algiers (b/w photo)
CLF294265 Fountain court, Djenan-el-Mufti, Algiers (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: designed by Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932);); © Country Life

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Sudanese warriors, Sudan, On a tour as exhibits in Europe, Historical

Sudanese warriors, Sudan, On a tour as exhibits in Europe, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, black, black-and-white, black-white, copy, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn, europe's, historic, historic illustration, historic illustrations

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: The Church of Dongola, Abyssinia, today Dunqula, Sudan, Historical

The Church of Dongola, Abyssinia, today Dunqula, Sudan, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, archive, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, church building, churches, contemporary, copy, depiction, depictions, deserted, digital, digitally

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Bombardment of Alexandria, Egypt, on 11 July 1882, Historical

Bombardment of Alexandria, Egypt, on 11 July 1882, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original
11, 1900s, 19th-century, 5 people, alexandria, arms, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, body parts, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: The Entrance to Muski Street in Cairo, 1883, Egypt, Historic

The Entrance to Muski Street in Cairo, 1883, Egypt, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century image
1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn, early, entrance, entrances, entry

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Arrival of the Auxiliary Troops in front of Damiette, Egypt, Fifth Crusade, Historical

Arrival of the Auxiliary Troops in front of Damiette, Egypt, Fifth Crusade, Historical
13th c. 13th century, 1900s, 19th-century, arrivals, arriving, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, crusade, crusades, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: The Serapeum, Cult Site of the (Apis) Bulls, at the Temple of Memphis, Egypt, Historical

The Serapeum, Cult Site of the (Apis) Bulls, at the Temple of Memphis, Egypt, Historical
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, cult site, cults, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, drawing




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Discover the enchanting wonders of Northern Africa, where ancient civilizations and breathtaking landscapes converge. Step into the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, and marvel at the intricate Gold mask of Tutankhamun, a symbol of pharaonic opulence. Immerse yourself in history as you explore the Temple at Dendera, adorned with a statue of Bes, an ancient Egyptian god believed to bring joy and protection. Venture beneath the azure waters off North Africa's coast and witness nature's beauty firsthand. Observe a majestic male Dugong feeding on a seagrass meadow while swimming gracefully amidst Halophila stipulacea. Encounter vibrant marine life as you encounter a Hawksbill sea turtle gliding effortlessly over a coral reef. Travel back in time through Roman ruins dating from the 2nd century AD, showcasing exquisite mosaics that depict stories lost to antiquity. Stand before the awe-inspiring Colossi of Ramses II at Abu Simbel's Great Temple - floodlit masterpieces that pay homage to this legendary pharaoh. As day turns into dusk, be captivated by the Pyramids at Giza silhouetted against a resplendent sunset sky - an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site near Cairo that continues to mystify visitors from around the globe. Journey further west towards Chefchaouen nestled near Morocco's Rif Mountains; its blue-washed streets beckon wanderers seeking tranquility amidst stunning vistas. Indulge your taste buds with Tagine, Morocco's typical culinary delight cooked in traditional clay pots - an explosion of flavors that reflects centuries-old traditions passed down through generations. Seek solace within Egypt's Temple of Hathor at Dendera or venture southward to Sudan's archaeological site of Meroe where pyramids rise majestically against vast desert plains. Finally, stand atop Byrsa Hill overlooking Carthage - once home to Phoenician settlers and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.