Gaza Collection

Map of ancient Palestine kingdoms of Judah and Israel
Map of Phoenicia and Judea in the time of King Solomon, 10th century BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Turkish booby trap near Gaza, Palestine, WW1
A Turkish booby trap, made to look inviting by the presence of food and drink, near Gaza, Palestine during the First World War. Date: September 1917

Samson with Gaza Gates
He steals and carries home the gates of the city of Gaza

19th century Russian woodcut showing an angel destroying a devil
5306114 19th century Russian woodcut showing an angel destroying a devil; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Man wearing a gas mask - World War One, 1915 (photo)
3793886 Man wearing a gas mask - World War One, 1915 (photo); (add.info.: Man wearing a gas mask - during World War I, November 1915.); Lebrecht History

Palestine Ai300
Omar ELMOUDDEN

Indian princess having her hair done, 18th century. A princess smokes a hookah pipe while maids fix her hair, hold a mirror and play music. In a courtyard with pond, fountains and garden

Map of the Turkish attack on the Suez Canal, Egypt, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map showing approximately the direction of the Turkish Attack on the Suez Canal, January 25 - February 3, 1915

The Jar market at Gaza
The jar market in Gaza is famous for its pottery, especially for its water jars which are seen stacked here. Date: 1912

Theodorus Gaza or Theodore Gazis, c. 1398 - 1475. Greek humanist, and translator of Aristotle
3116356 Theodorus Gaza or Theodore Gazis, c.1398 - 1475. Greek humanist, and translator of Aristotle. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Siege of Gaza (litho)
3627362 The Siege of Gaza (litho) by Castaigne, Jean Alexandre Michel Andre (1861-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Gaza)

Samson carrying the doors of the city gate of Gaza (engraving)
7172335 Samson carrying the doors of the city gate of Gaza (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coins of Cities and Countries, Ephesus - Gaza (engraving)
7164249 Coins of Cities and Countries, Ephesus - Gaza (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coins of Cities and Countries, Ephesus - Gaza)

Gaza, the Tomb of Neby-El-Hachem, Mahomets ancestor (b / w photo)
5214543 Gaza, the Tomb of Neby-El-Hachem, Mahomets ancestor (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaza, the Tomb of Neby-El-Hachem, Mahomets ancestor)

Samson carrying the Gates of Gaza (engraving)
818813 Samson carrying the Gates of Gaza (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samson carrying the Gates of Gaza)

Samson carrying away the gates of Gaza (engraving)
669486 Samson carrying away the gates of Gaza (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samson carrying away the gates of Gaza)

Gaza (engraving)
2774991 Gaza (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaza. Illustration for Picturesque Palestine edited by Sir Charles Wilson (Virtue)

Gaza, General view (b / w photo)
5214539 Gaza, General view (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaza, General view)

Places mentioned in the Bible: Gaza, The Old Town (chromolitho)
6009317 Places mentioned in the Bible: Gaza, The Old Town (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaza, The Old Town)

Gaza (coloured engraving)
6029416 Gaza (coloured engraving) by Fenn, Harry (1838/45-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaza.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

West Entrance of Gaza (engraving)
3654010 West Entrance of Gaza (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West Entrance of Gaza)

Gaza (coloured engraving)
2787943 Gaza (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaza. Illustration for Thirty Prints of Places mentioned in the Holy Scriptures illustrative of)

Gustave Dore Bible: Samson carrying away the gates of Gaza (engraving)
5221446 Gustave Dore Bible: Samson carrying away the gates of Gaza (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samson carrying away the gates of Gaza)

Djebel-Mountar (b / w photo)
5214547 Djebel-Mountar (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Djebel-Mountar)

Samson bearing away the gates of the city of Gaza
LLM339376 Samson bearing away the gates of the city of Gaza by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samson bearing away the gates of the city of Gaza)

Map of Palestine, 1926 (colour litho)
3482908 Map of Palestine, 1926 (colour litho) by Trietsch, Davis (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: PalAastina-Wirtschafts-Atlas. Berlin: Orient-Verlag, [1926])

Gaza (engraving)
2788350 Gaza (engraving) by Fenn, Harry (1838/45-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaza. Illustration for The Holy Bible edited by Donald Macleod (Virtue, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Samson carries away the gates of Gaza, Judges XVI, ver 3 (engraving)
6021717 Samson carries away the gates of Gaza, Judges XVI, ver 3 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samson carries away the gates of Gaza, Judges XVI)

Nathan Levi of Gaza (engraving)
5999492 Nathan Levi of Gaza (engraving) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathan Levi of Gaza.); © Look and Learn

Mr Flinders Petries Discoveries for the Palestine Exploration Fund (engraving)
1596722 Mr Flinders Petries Discoveries for the Palestine Exploration Fund (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Samson carrying the city gates of Gaza to the top of the hill overlooking Hebron (colour litho)
5226850 Samson carrying the city gates of Gaza to the top of the hill overlooking Hebron (colour litho) by Verdier, Francois (1651-1730); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gaza, types of men (b / w photo)
5214545 Gaza, types of men (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaza, types of men)

Gaza, different types (b / w photo)
5214542 Gaza, different types (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaza, different types)

Samson, illustration from Pictures That Teach The Crown Series
3083010 Samson, illustration from Pictures That Teach The Crown Series, 1920 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gaza, (c1398 -c1475), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Gaza, (c1398 -c1475), 1830. Theodorus Gaza also Thessalonicensis (c1398 -c1475) Greek humanist, scholar and translator of Aristotle. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Map To Illustrate The Campaign in Palestine, 1919. Creator: London Geographical Institute
Map To Illustrate The Campaign in Palestine, 1919. Map of the Eastern Mediterrean and the Middle East, showing Cyprus, Port Said in Egypt, parts of Turkey and what are now Syria, the Lebanon

Saint Porphyrius of Gaza, End of 19th cen Artist: Chirikov, Osip Semionovich (?-1903)
Saint Porphyrius of Gaza, End of 19th cen.. From a private collection

A map showing the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt and into Canaan, facsimile
XJF696551 A map showing the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt and into Canaan, facsimile of an image from the Geneva Bible of 1560 (engraving) by English School

Gaza. After a work by Scottish artist David Roberts, 1796-1864 and Belgian lithographer Louis Haghe, 1806-1885

Seated Jewish woman Gaza child two large jugs
Seated Jewish woman from Gaza, with her child and two large jugs, Christs entombment (possibly by angels), Paul Delaroche, 1807 - 1856, paper, pencil, ink, brush, h 321 mm × w 205 mm

Department Health Mobile Ophthalmic Clinic Operating
The Department of Health, Mobile Ophthalmic Clinic. Operating in Arab villages of the South Country, N.E. of Gaza. 1939, Israel, Nejd

Dept Health Mobile Ophthalmic Clinic Operating
The Dept. of Health, Mobile Ophthalmic Clinic Operating in Arab villages of the South Country, N.E. of Gaza. Interior of van, Dr. Shukeir seated in the medical van, with its clients & sleeping

Excavations Wady Ghazzeh south Gaza mounds Site
Excavations. Wady Ghazzeh (south of Gaza). The Wady Ghazzeh mounds. Site of earliest Egyptian town in Palestine. 1920, Gaza Strip

Excavations Wady Ghazzeh south Gaza mounds Excavated section
Excavations. Wady Ghazzeh (south of Gaza). Wady Ghazzeh mounds. Excavated section looking toward the open valley and the sea. 1920, Gaza Strip, Middle East

Aircraft Hanno Imperial Airways Gaza ca 1935
Aircraft Hanno, Imperial Airways, Gaza, ca. 1935, Gaza Strip, Middle East

Air views Palestine Flight Gaza Cairo Ismalieh
Air views of Palestine. Flight from Gaza to Cairo via Ismalieh. Flying boat above the Nile with King Albert on board. 1932, Egypt

Various results war Disabled tank Gaza 1917 Gaza Strip
Various results of the war Disabled tank at Gaza 1917, Gaza Strip, Middle East

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"Gaza: A Tapestry of History and Legends" Step into the rich tapestry of Gaza, a land steeped in ancient history and captivating legends. From its roots as one of the kingdoms of Judah and Israel on the map of ancient Palestine to its role in World War I, this city has witnessed countless tales unfold. Intrigue awaits as we delve into Gaza's past. Picture Turkish booby traps near Gaza during WWI, a testament to the region's strategic importance throughout history. Transport yourself back further still, envisioning Samson with his legendary strength at the gates - an image immortalized through engravings. But there is more to this vibrant city than battles and conquests. Explore the bustling Jar market at Gaza, where merchants once traded their wares amidst a lively atmosphere that still echoes today. Journey even further back in time to witness an Indian princess having her hair done in 18th century Gaza, showcasing cultural exchanges that spanned continents. It also boasts intellectual prowess with figures like Theodorus Gaza or Theodore Gazis, a Greek humanist who translated Aristotle's works for generations to come. His contributions continue to shape our understanding of philosophy and knowledge. Yet not all stories are triumphant; some reveal moments of struggle etched into history's pages. Witness lithographs depicting The Siege - a reminder that resilience has always been part of this city's narrative. Marvel at coins from cities like Ephesus-Gaza engraved with intricate designs, reflecting trade connections that flourished across borders centuries ago. And behold striking black-and-white photographs capturing different facets of life within these walls - from glimpses into Neby-El-Hachem’s tomb (Mahomet’s ancestor) to another portrayal showing Samson carrying the Gates itself. Gaza beckons us with its multifaceted heritage – an amalgamation woven together by threads spanning millennia.