Abu Collection

Louvre Museum at twilight, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Battle of Abu Klea, 17 January 1885. Oil on canvas signed and dated lower left: W B Wollen 1896, by William Barns Wollen (1857-1936), 1896

BAHADUR SHAH II (1775-1862). Last Mughal emperor of India (1837-58). Mughal painting, 19th century

Auda abu Tayi, Sheikh of the Howaitat - Gertrude Bell

Medinet Abu - Thebes, Dec. 5th 1832. : lithograph after watercolour by David Roberts
Medinet Abu - Thebes, Dec. 5th 1832.: lithograph after watercolour by David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist. Ancient Egypt Archaeology

Giant limestone statues of Ramses II (Rameses - 1304-1237 BC) holding the crook and the flail, symbols of kingship, Temple of Ramses, Abu Simbel (Simbul)

Egypt Abu Simbel Victorian period

ABU SIMBEL / EGYPT
The Temples of Abu Simbel viewed from the Nile. Date: 1848

Great Temple of Rameses II. EGYPT. ASWAN. Abu Simbel. Great Temple of Rameses II. Main entrance to the Great Temple. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Architecture

Tabithas Well, Jaffa, Israel
Tabithas Well (Sabil Abu Nabbut), a public fountain in Jaffa, Israel, constructed during the Ottoman era in Palestine. Its main purpose was to provide water during the journey between Jaffa

Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) Scottish soldier. Copperplate engraving London 1833
530858 Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) Scottish soldier. Copperplate engraving London 1833; (add.info.: General leading successful Anglo-Turkish force against French at Aboukir Bay (Alexandria)

The last council of Boabdil at the Alhambra
3480094 The last council of Boabdil at the Alhambra; (add.info.: The last council of Boabdil at the Alhambra; 1492.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hittite soldiers, Temple of Abu Simbel. 14th-13th century BC (Limestone relief)
536173 Hittite soldiers, Temple of Abu Simbel. 14th-13th century BC (Limestone relief); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The four great alchemists. 1652 (engraving From Elias Ashmole Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum London)
541724 The four great alchemists. 1652 (engraving From Elias Ashmole Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum London); (add.info.: From left to right)

Jabir Ibn Hayyan, from Codex lat Ashburnham 1166
534267 Jabir Ibn Hayyan, from Codex lat Ashburnham 1166 ; Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Abu Musa (c.721-c.815 - Al Jabir: Geber) Arab alchemist

Skyline Abu Dhabi
Bartolome Lopez

Red Sea - underwater view at fishes and coral reef, Marsa Alam, Egypt

Red Sea, Egypt - underwater view at fishes and coral reef, Marsa Alam

Louvre Museum at dusk, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Africa, Southern Africa, African, African, Botswana, Abu

Africa, Southern Africa, African, Botswana, Abu, Hippopotamus and Leopard

Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Louvre Museum at sunset, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Louvre Museum at sunset, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Egypt Temple of Medinet Habu Victorian period

Egypt Nubia Abu Simbel Victorian period

India - Village near Mount Abu early 1900s

India - Hermit doing penance Gem Lake Mount Abu early 1900s

India - Dilwarra Mount Abu Jain Temple early 1900s

India - Temple of Vimalah Sah Mount Abu early 1900s

SOCATA TBM-700 159 - ABU
Aviation legere de l'armee de Terre - SOCATA TBM-700 159 / ABU (msn 159), at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Cottesmore 28 July 2001

Abu Simbel, Egypt, Victorian period

Legend of the Moor's Last Sigh. After the conquest of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada, the Muslim king Boabdil and his entourage were exiled from the city in 1492

Piper PA-23 Aztec E G-BATX
Piper PA-23-250 Aztec E G-BATX (msn 27-4832), at Castle Donington-East Midlands Airport in June 1976. An Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy 101 G-APRN (msn 6654)

de Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou 304
Abu Dhabi Defence Force - de Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou 304 (msn 284), at Blackbushe during delivery flight, en-route to Abu Dhabi. Date: circa 1969

Tomb of Sheikh Maruf Karkhi, Baghdad, Iraq
Tomb of Sheikh Maruf Karkhi (Abu Mahfuz Maruf Ibn Firuz al-Karkhi, c.750/760-c.815-820), in the Moslem Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq. Date: circa 1920

Battle of River Salado (30 october 1340)
History of Spain. Battle of River Salado (30 october 1340). Engraving, 19th century. Date:

Coffin of King Nubkheperra Intef. Detail. 17th Dynasty. Second Intermediate Period. Around 1600 BC. From Dra Abu el-Naga (Thebes, Egypt). British Museum. London. United Kingdom

History of Spain. Battle of river Salado (30 october 1340). The King Afonso IV of Portugal and King Alfonso XI of Castile against sultan Abu al-Hasan Ali of the Marinid dynasty of Morocco

OXUS RIVER (ABU DARYA)
The Oxus River at Kham-i-ab, looking west, near Khoja- Saleh. The River was named by the Greeks after Alexander the Great crossed the stream with a bridge of dead cattle! Date: 1885

Socata TBM700 159 - ABU
Aviation legere de l'armee de Terre - Socata TBM700 159 - ABU (msn 159), at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Cottesmore 28 July 2001

AgustaWestland AW139 I-EASJ (msn 31044), of Abu Dhabi Aviation, at the SBAC Farnborough Air-show on 18 July 2006. Date: 2006

Boeing 737-700 A6-DFR
Boeing 737-7BC(WL) A6-DFR (msn 30884, line number 747), of the Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight. Date: circa 2008

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Elephant (Loxodonta africana), Abu Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana Date: 06/02/2008

Detail from the Great Temple, Abu Sunbul, Egypt, 1852 (b / w photo)
1080217 Detail from the Great Temple, Abu Sunbul, Egypt, 1852 (b/w photo) by Du Camp, Maxime (1822-94); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: Ramesses II (born c)

Hawker Hunter FGA. 73 704
Abu Dhabi Defence Force, Air Wing - Hawker Hunter FGA.76 704 (with 705), at RAF Luqa, Malta during delivery, ca April 1970

Great temple of Abu Simbel, rock cut, Egypt
Vintage 19th century photograph: great temple of Abu Simbel, rock cut, Egypt

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"Exploring the Rich History and Cultural Marvels of Abu" Abu, a name that echoes through time, holds within it tales of valor, artistry, and ancient wonders. From the Battle Klea on 17 January 1885 to the majestic temples in Egypt's Abu Simbel during the Victorian period, this captivating destination has much to offer. Intriguingly, Islamic portrayals of Adam and Eve shed light on religious narratives at play. The Louvre Museum at twilight in Abu Dhabi beckons visitors with its enchanting allure, showcasing art from around the world. Auda abu Tayi emerges as a prominent figure - Sheikh of the Howaitat tribe known for his leadership skills. His legacy intertwines with BAHADUR SHAH II's reign as India's last Mughal emperor during the years 1837-1858. The colossal limestone statues depicting Ramses II holding both crook and flail stand tall in awe-inspiring grandeur at Abu Simbel in Egypt. These monumental structures are testaments to ancient craftsmanship and architectural brilliance. Not far away lies Tabithas Well in Jaffa, Israel – a historical site brimming with stories from biblical times. It serves as a reminder of how places like Abu connect us to our shared past. Aswan's Great Temple dedicated to Rameses II further showcases Egypt's rich heritage. Its magnificence captivates all who visit this remarkable structure nestled along the banks of River Nile. Abu is not just a name; it is an embodiment of history waiting to be discovered by those who seek adventure and knowledge.