Persian Gulf Asia Collection

Dynasties in the time of the Buwayids, circa 932 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Dynasties in the time of the Buwayids, circa 932 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the 10th century: Byzantine, Buwayid Kingdom, Abbasid Caliphate, Kingdom of the Ikhshids

Byzantine and Crusaders v. Seljuks, circa 1130 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Byzantine and Crusaders v. Seljuks, circa 1130 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the 12th century: Byzantine, other Christian states, Abbasid Caliphate, Seljuks, Fatimids

The Indo-European Telegraph: Landing The Cable in the mud at Fao, Persian Gulf, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Indo-European Telegraph: Landing The Cable in the mud at Fao, Persian Gulf, 1865. 'When some four miles of cable had been paid out

The Indo-European Telegraph: Mussendom Station, Elphinstone Inlet, Persian Gulf, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Indo-European Telegraph: Mussendom Station, Elphinstone Inlet, Persian Gulf, 1865. From a sketch by Lieut. Hewett, of the gun-boat Clyde

The Indo-European Telegraph: Elphinstone Inlet, Persian Gulf, with a view of the Fort, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Indo-European Telegraph: Elphinstone Inlet, Persian Gulf, with a view of the Fort, 1865. From a sketch by Lieut. Hewett, commanding the gun-boat Clyde

Plan of the Operations against Bushire, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Operations against Bushire, 1857. Map showing Persian Gulf, tableland, sandy ravines, swampy marsh, Halilah Bay

Bunder Deelum, in the Persian Gulf, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Bunder Deelum, in the Persian Gulf, 1857. The accompanying view of one of the numerous forts in the Persian Gulf has been sketched from the deck of the Hon

Sketches in the Persian Gulf - Margill, the Residence of the British Consul, near Bussorah, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in the Persian Gulf - Margill, the Residence of the British Consul, near Bussorah, [Basra], 1857. Engraving after a sketch by an officer belonging to the expeditionary force...Margill...is

The Persian Expedition - H.E.I.C. "Semiramis", Bushire, Resident's House, Sandbag Batteries, 1857
The Persian Expedition - H.E.I.C. [Honourable East India Company] "Semiramis", Bushire, Resident's House, Sandbag Batteries, 1857

The Persian Expedition - Transports, Bushire, from the "Semiramis", Fort for defence... 1857
The Persian Expedition - Transports, Bushire, from the "Semiramis", Fort for defence of Water Tanks, 1857. Sketch...by an officer, in the Bushire Roads

The Persian Expedition - the "Abdulla" Transport, the "Feroze", "Punjaub", and "Assaye" shelling the Old Portuguese Battery, Indus Flat, 1857

The Persian Expedition - 64th Regiment and Bombay (4th) Rifles, the "Bombay" Steamer... 1857
The Persian Expedition - 64th Regiment and Bombay (4th) Rifles, the "Bombay" Steamer aground, Gun-boats, the "Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy", Hallilah Hill, 1857

The Persian Expedition - Island of Kishni, Entrance to Clarence Strait (from the "Semiramis"), 1857. Sketch...by an officer, in the Bushire Roads

The Persian Expedition - Island of Kishni, Harbour of Bunder Abbas, Fleet at Anchor, Persian...1857. Creator: Unknown
The Persian Expedition - Island of Kishni, Harbour of Bunder [Bandar] Abbas, Fleet at Anchor, Persian Coast, 1857. Sketch...by an officer, in the Bushire Roads

The Persian Expedition - Minora Point and Lighthouse, Kurrachee Harbour, Oyster Rock... 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Persian Expedition - Minora Point and Lighthouse, Kurrachee [Karachi] Harbour, Oyster Rock, Church and Town of Kurrachee, Oyster Rocks, 1857

Bassadore, the British Station and Depot, in the Persian Gulf - from a sketch by an officer of the Indian Navy, 1857. A...general View of Bassadore

Ottoman and Persian, after 1450 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Ottoman and Persian, after 1450 A.D. c1915. Map of empires in the Middle East during the 15th-17th centuries: Ottoman Empire at the accession of Mohammed II, 1451 AD, Additions 1481-1683

The Abbasid Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 786 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
The Abbasid Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 786 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the 8th century, and also showing the eastern Mediterranean, Red Sea, Caspian Sea

View of the Fort of Bushire, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Fort of Bushire, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Bagdad and the Persian Campaign, First World War, end of April 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Bagdad and the Persian Campaign, First World War, end of April 1916, (c1920)....map showing approximately the lines of the British advance from the Persian Gulf

Authors Routes in Asiatic Turkey, c1915. Creator: Stanfords Geographical Establishment
Authors Routes in Asiatic Turkey, c1915. Map showing the journeys of British writer, soldier and diplomatic advisor Mark Sykes (1879-1919) who travelled through Palestine, Iraq, Syria

Second Mongol Raid (Timur), circa 1450 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Second Mongol Raid (Timur), circa 1450 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the 14th and 15th centuries: Ottomans c1350 AD, Ottoman Empire in 1400 AD

First Mongol Raid (Hulagu), circa 1400 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
First Mongol Raid (Hulagu), circa 1400 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the early 15th century: Byzantine, other Christian states, Bahri Mamluks

Map illustrating the Operations in the Persian Gulf, First World War, 1915, (c1920)....showing the British oil pipe guarded against the Turkish attacks and the advance up the Tigris to Amara

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The Persian Gulf, located in Western Asia, is a region rich in history and culture. This body of water is surrounded by countries such as Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The Persian Gulf has been a significant trade route for centuries and continues to be a vital hub for global commerce today. The warm waters of the Persian Gulf are home to diverse marine life and stunning coral reefs that attract tourists from around the world. The coastal cities along the gulf boast modern skyscrapers juxtaposed with ancient architecture, creating a unique blend of old and new. The region's economy is heavily reliant on oil production, with many countries in the area being major exporters of crude oil. This has led to rapid development and urbanization in cities like Dubai and Doha. Despite its economic prosperity, the Persian Gulf faces environmental challenges such as pollution and overfishing. Conservation efforts are underway to protect this fragile ecosystem for future generations.