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Northern Africa Collection (page 6)

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

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

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: School of Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) females

School of Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) females, swimming around Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) feeding on plankton brought to the reef by currents, Ras Mohammed National Park

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) male, swimming close to surface, Sharm El Sheikh

Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) male, swimming close to surface, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Coral reef below the cliffs of Shark Observatory, Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Coral reef below the cliffs of Shark Observatory, Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Bicolor parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) male, scales detail, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Bicolor parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) male, scales detail, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis)

School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp)
School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp.) and red soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: RF - Bluebelly blenny (Alloblennius pictus) looking out from hole in the reef, Gubal Island

RF - Bluebelly blenny (Alloblennius pictus) looking out from hole in the reef, Gubal Island, Egypt, Red Sea. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: RF - Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) swimming just below the surface in

RF - Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) swimming just below the surface in sunlight, Gubal Island, Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: RF - Giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) with mouth open, looming out of a crevice in coral reef

RF - Giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) with mouth open, looming out of a crevice in coral reef at night, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: RF - Male Dugong (Dugong dugon) swimming beneath the surface with a young Golden trevally

RF - Male Dugong (Dugong dugon) swimming beneath the surface with a young Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) alongside, Marsa Alam, Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Male Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming over garden of Fire corals (Millepora sp)

Male Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming over garden of Fire corals (Millepora sp)
Male Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming over garden of Fire corals (Millepora sp.) in morning sunshine, Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming in front of Fire corals (Millepora dichotoma)

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming in front of Fire corals (Millepora dichotoma) and soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) and (Scleronephthya sp)

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) swimming over a coral reef, Ras Mohammed National Park

Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) swimming over a coral reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) mantle detail, Red Sea, Egypt

Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) mantle detail, Red Sea, Egypt

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Physical Map of Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa (colour litho)

Physical Map of Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa (colour litho)
6016308 Physical Map of Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physical Map of Europe)

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Globe Showing Europe, True Colour Satellite Image Of The Earth Showing Greenland, North Pole, Europe

Globe Showing Europe, True Colour Satellite Image Of The Earth Showing Greenland, North Pole, Europe
Globe Showing Europe, True Colour Satellite Image. True colour satellite image of the Earth showing Greenland, the North Pole and Europe, with cloud coverage

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Mouse-tailed bat (Rhinopoma hardwickii), portrait, Sinai Penimsula, Egypt

Mouse-tailed bat (Rhinopoma hardwickii), portrait, Sinai Penimsula, Egypt

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Wild Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops adunctus)

Wild Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops adunctus) swimming with a golden retriever dog (Canis lupus familiaris). Gubal Island, Egypt, Red Sea, Indian Ocean

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Greater hoopoe-lark (Alaemon alaudipes) standing on desert sand, Southern Morocco, Africa

Greater hoopoe-lark (Alaemon alaudipes) standing on desert sand, Southern Morocco, Africa. Cropped

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Erg Chebbi sand dunes, Sahara desert, Southern Morocco, Africa. January, 2020

Erg Chebbi sand dunes, Sahara desert, Southern Morocco, Africa. January, 2020

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Guelta / water ponds in the low Draa valley. Southern Morocco, Africa. March, 2020

Guelta / water ponds in the low Draa valley. Southern Morocco, Africa. March, 2020

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) sucking nectar from an acacia flower during spring

Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) sucking nectar from an acacia flower during spring migration. Aydar, Southern Morocco, Africa

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Small-scale cultivation, Ramlia Oasis, Sahara desert, Southern Morocco, Africa

Small-scale cultivation, Ramlia Oasis, Sahara desert, Southern Morocco, Africa

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Black stork (Ciconia nigra) in flight during spring migration across the Sahara desert

Black stork (Ciconia nigra) in flight during spring migration across the Sahara desert, Aydar, Southern Morocco, Africa

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Female Cuviers gazelle (Gazella cuvieri) calf, age 6 months, with its mother

Female Cuviers gazelle (Gazella cuvieri) calf, age 6 months, with its mother, Djebel Ouarkziz, Southern Morocco, Africa. Customized camera-trap

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Desert monitor (Varanus griseus) on rocky desert landscape, Aydar, Southern Morocco

Desert monitor (Varanus griseus) on rocky desert landscape, Aydar, Southern Morocco, Africa

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Acacia tree at dusk, Sahara desert, Djebel Ouarkziz, Southern Morocco, Africa

Acacia tree at dusk, Sahara desert, Djebel Ouarkziz, Southern Morocco, Africa. March, 2016

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Sand dunes below the northern slopes of Djebel Ouarkziz, Sahara desert, Southern Morocco

Sand dunes below the northern slopes of Djebel Ouarkziz, Sahara desert, Southern Morocco, Africa. February, 2020

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Desert vegetation in the dunes, Sahara desert, Erg Chebbi, Southern Morocco, Africa

Desert vegetation in the dunes, Sahara desert, Erg Chebbi, Southern Morocco, Africa. January, 2010

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Races of Man, Northern Africa (colour litho)

Races of Man, Northern Africa (colour litho)
6004769 Races of Man, Northern Africa (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Races of Man, Northern Africa)

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Sappers of the 237 Field Company, Royal Engineers, clearing a minefield in the aftermath

Sappers of the 237 Field Company, Royal Engineers, clearing a minefield in the aftermath
NAM429772 Sappers of the 237 Field Company, Royal Engineers, clearing a minefield in the aftermath of the First Armys attack on Toukabeur and Chaouach, April 1943 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: Une Famille Mauresque (colour photo)

Une Famille Mauresque (colour photo)
2804518 Une Famille Mauresque (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Famille Mauresque. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: The church at Magdala, after the capture (engraving)

The church at Magdala, after the capture (engraving)
2813368 The church at Magdala, after the capture (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The church at Magdala, after the capture)

Background imageNorthern Africa Collection: One of the crew of the coastal defence guns in Tobruk, takes a bath under the shadow of

One of the crew of the coastal defence guns in Tobruk, takes a bath under the shadow of the gun, during the Allied occupation of Libya in Northern Africa September 1941




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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.