Among the hills in the approach to Petra, the most striking is Mount Hor, from its boldness and height, and still more, from its connexion with Scripture.
Travellers at the tomb of Aaron, on the summit of Mount Hor, near Petra.
Tag: Holy Land
Holy Land is a term for the region referred to in the Hebrew Bible as Canaan, Eretz Israel or the Promised Land. Since the Roman Empire, the region has been called Palestine.
The Mosque at the site of the ancient temple of Solomon at Jerusalem.
Temple of Solomon, or rather the Mosque (Al-Aqsa) so called from its occupying the site of the ancient temple at Jerusalem in the eastern part of the city.
Petra, Showing the Upper or Eastern End of the Valley.
The edifice in front is of larger dimensions, and has four entrances, adorned by pilasters and ornaments in the florid style.
Triumphal arch across the ravine leading to Petra.
Near the mouth of the chasm El Sik (Bab as-Sīq, Gateway to the Siq), an Arch, at a considerable height, connects the rocks on either side.
The Lower Portion of Al-Khazneh, Petra.
This view partially gives the profile of Al-Khazneh. The general architecture is Greek, but mingled with the luxurious fancy and exuberant decoration of Asia
Petra. An Ancient Watch Tower commanding the valley of El Chor.
Ancient rock-cut watch-tower overlooking the valleys of El Ghor and Akabah. February 5th, 1839.
The Al-Khazneh in the ancient city of Petra.
The Al-Khazneh is a mausoleum carved out of the rock by the Nabataeans in the ancient city of Petra
The Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives, Palestine.
At the base of the Mount of Olives is a small enclosure surrounded by a whitewashed wall. It is the reputed Garden of Gethsemane.
General View of Suez. David Roberts set out from Cairo for the Holy Land.
David Roberts set out from Cairo for the Holy Land on 7 February 1839, with a small caravan including servants in Arabian and Turkish dress
Scene on the Quay of Suez (Egypt) and its future significance.
It is perhaps too early to predict the future importance of the relatively quiet quay of Suez, the direct passage between Europe and Asia through the Red Sea.