Sahara Desert Collection (#4)

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

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

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

Sand dunes in the Erg Chebbi Desert Dunes, Western Sahara, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Illustrations of the Emperor Napoleon IIIs Visit to Algeria (engraving)
1610394 Illustrations of the Emperor Napoleon IIIs Visit to Algeria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Overtaken by the Sirocco, illustration from The Pictorial Edition of the Life
STC418124 Overtaken by the Sirocco, illustration from The Pictorial Edition of the Life and Discoveries of David Livingstone by J. Ewing Richie, pub. by A. Fullarton & Co

Olympia Paris Hippodrome: Exhibition of Arabs
2904089 Olympia Paris Hippodrome: Exhibition of Arabs by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); (add.info.: Show poster for the Hippodrome in Paris which was having an exhibition of Arabs of)

Lady Dorothy Mills setting out on trek in the Sahara Desert (b / w photo)
6013854 Lady Dorothy Mills setting out on trek in the Sahara Desert (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Immensity
INIGO CIA

Desert Camp
Martin Steeb

my way up to Morrocco
Gina Buliga

Sahara
Clas Gustafson PRO

Sand dunes and bushes in the Sahara Desert, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Sand dunes and clouds in the Sahara Desert, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Sunset over Sahara Desert sand dunes, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Sand dunes details of lights and shadows in the Sahara Desert, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Sand dunes at sunrise in Sahara Desert, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Blue hour on the Sahara Desert sand dune patterns, Erg Chebbi, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Ancient cave paintings depicting cattle. Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chad. September 2019

Ancient cave paintings. Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chad. September 2019

Dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) and calf at water, Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chad. September 2019

Eroded sandstone rock formations in the Ennedi Natural And Cultural Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sahara Desert, Chad. September 2019

Elephant arch - eroded sandstone rock formation in the Ennedi Natural And Cultural Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sahara Desert, Chad. September 2019

Eroded sandstone rock formations with Dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) grazing on new grass after desert rains. Ennedi Natural And Cultural Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chad

Dromedary rider in the Sahara, Douz, Kebili, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Camel drivers at dusk in the Sahara desert, near Douz, Kebili, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Camel driver at dusk in the Sahara desert, near Douz, Kebili, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Camel drivers shadow in the Sahara desert, near Douz, Kebili, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Camel drivers at dusk in the Sahara desert, near Douz, Kebili, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Camel driver in the Sahara desert, near Douz, Kebili, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

An Oasis Town in the Sahara Desert, Sultanate of Morocco (French Protectorate), c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

The Sphinx, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Sphinx, 1890. The Great Sphinx, may have been built by during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (c2558-2532 BC). From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Pyramids and Sphinx, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Pyramids and Sphinx, 1890. Giza Pyramid complex, built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom and the Great Sphinx believed to have been built by during the reign of the Pharaoh Khafre

Erg Chebb at sunrise, Sahara Desert, Southern Morocco, North Africa, Africa

At a Battlefield Cemetery in Egypt, 1942, (1945). Creator: Unknown
At a Battlefield Cemetery in Egypt, 1942, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill pays his respects at a military cemetery near El Alamein in the Western Desert

Earth from space - Africa and the Atlantic Ocean, c1980s. Creator: NASA
Earth from space - Africa and the Atlantic Ocean, c1980s. Planet Earth showing the Sahara Desert, with Europe at the top

Erg Chebbi Dunes, Sahara Desert, Morocco, North Africa, March 2011

Dromedary Camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the Erg Chebbi Dunes. Sahara Desert, Morocco, North Africa, March 2011

The Ababda, nomads of the eastern Thebaid Desert, 1848. Artist: Freeman
The Ababda, nomads of the eastern Thebaid Desert, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

A Sand Wind on the Desert, 1821. Artist: Denis Dighton
A Sand Wind on the Desert, 1821. In 1818 George Francis Lyon and Joseph Ritchie undertook an expedition to try to map the course of the River Niger and locate the city of Timbuktu

An excavated temple at the foot of the Sphinx, Giza, Egypt, 4th March 1862. Artist
An excavated temple at the foot of the Sphinx, Giza, Egypt, 4th March 1862

Camel Conveying a Bride to her Husband, 1821. Artist: Denis Dighton
Camel Conveying a Bride to her Husband, 1821. Plate 16 from A Narrative of Travels in Northen Africa by Captain George Francis Lyon, 1821

Stern Reality, or Last but not Least, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Stern Reality, or Last but not Least, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

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The Sahara Desert, located in North Africa, is a vast expanse of arid land that stretches across multiple countries. Its significance can be traced back to ancient times, as depicted on the Map of Egypt. The desert has been witness to countless tales and adventures, such as Arabs fighting tigers amidst its harsh conditions. Explorers have ventured into this unforgiving landscape throughout history, with EXPL2A-00139 marking one of their expeditions. The Map of Africa showcases the most recent discoveries made within its borders, including the Island of St. , while Camels in the Sahara Desert symbolize the resilience required to survive here. Over time, maps like those from 1883 and 1902 have documented changes in African territories but also highlighted the enduring presence of this formidable desert. Kasbah Ait Benhaddou stands as a testament to an ancient fortified village along a caravan route connecting Marrakech and the Sahara Desert – now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Innovation has found its way even into these barren lands; traditional houses equipped with solar panels demonstrate how locals adapt to modern needs while respecting their environment. Tombouctou (Timbuktu), immortalized by painted road signs pointing towards it, represents both an elusive destination and a symbol of historical importance. The Sahara's inhabitants include Berber people who have forged deep connections with their surroundings over generations. A Berber man standing proudly beside his camel embodies their nomadic lifestyle intertwined with survival skills passed down through time. Douz serves as a gateway for many adventurers seeking experiences within this vast desert landscape – offering glimpses into life amidst shifting dunes and endless horizons. The Sahara Desert captivates our imagination with its rich history, diverse landscapes, and resilient communities that thrive against all odds.