Euphrates Collection (page 2)

Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, c. 668-631 B. C
3900041 Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, c.668-631 B.C. (ceramic) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); 7x41.3x41.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Euphrates and Plains of Babylon (coloured engraving)
5223371 The Euphrates and Plains of Babylon (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Euphrates and Plains of Babylon)

By the rivers of Babylon, illustration from Pictures That Teach The Crown Series
3083018 By the rivers of Babylon, illustration from Pictures That Teach The Crown Series, 1920 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

With an effort he looked at them as they passed, illustration from
3082582 With an effort he looked at them as they passed, illustration from The Story of Greece, 1930s (colour litho) by Crane

The Crisis in Egypt (engraving)
1060943 The Crisis in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt)

Leaf from a Beatus Manuscript: the Sixth Angel Delivers the Four Angels... ca. 1180
Leaf from a Beatus Manuscript: the Sixth Angel Delivers the Four Angels that had been Bound at the River Euphrates; an Altar Appears in the Heavens as the Enthroned Christ Raises His Hand in

HMS Euphrates Royal Navy Troopship, 1884
Vintage engraving of HMS Euphrates Royal Navy Troopship, 1884

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

The Western Bend of the Euphrates, c1915. Creator: Mark Sykes
The Western Bend of the Euphrates, c1915. Map of the River Euphrates and surrounding areas. From " The Caliphs Last Heritage, a short history of the Turkish Empire" by Lt.-Col

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

Pre-Persian, circa 600 B. C. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Pre-Persian, circa 600 B.C. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and near East, showing the ancient civilisations of empires of Lydia, Media, Babylonia, Independent States, and free Greek cities

Rome v. Parthia, circa 50 B. C. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Rome v. Parthia, circa 50 B.C. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient empires of Rome, Parthia, Armenia, and Protected and Independent States

Persian, circa 500 B. C. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Persian, circa 500 B.C. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient Persian empire and Independent States

Post-Persian, circa 188 B. C. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Post-Persian, circa 188 B.C. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient empires of Pergamum, Seleucid, Free Greek States, Gauls, Ptolemy, and Independent States

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

British oil pipeline in the Middle East, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
British oil pipeline in the Middle East, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map illustrating the Operations in the Persian Gulf; showing the British oil pipe guarded against the Turkish attacks

Kouffehs Sur L Euphrate, (Kuphars on the Euphrates), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Kouffehs Sur L Euphrate, (Kuphars on the Euphrates), 1900. A Kuphar is a type of coracle or round boat traditionally used on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers

Sheet 9, from a portfolio of alphabets, 1929. From 20 Alphabets and Instructive Plates for Pen & Ink. [James Dorn, London, 1929]

Kouffehs on the Euphrates River, c1890. Artist: Gillot
Kouffehs on the Euphrates River, c1890. Illustration from En Perse, Types, Costumes and Moeurs, (a work on the people, costume and customs of Persia), by L Boulanger, (Paris, c1890)

A caravan on the banks of the Euphrates, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

The banks of the Euphrates, c1890. The River Euphrates rises in Turkey, flows through Syria and Iraq, and then joins the Tigris to form the Shatt al Arab

Ancient Babylon, from Cassells Universal History, published 1888; Illustration

Imagined situation of the Garden of Eden, in this case, in Mesopotamia, just east of Babylon. After a map by Jan Luyken from a work by Samuel Bochart, 1599 - 1667

River scenes Euphrates Hilla Women copper water
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. Women with copper water pots. River scene. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

River scenes Euphrates Hilla river scene small ghuffa
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. A river scene with small ghuffa. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

River scenes Euphrates Hilla sunset scene 1932
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. A sunset scene. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

River scenes Euphrates Hilla reverie river banks
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. A reverie on the rivers banks. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

River scenes Euphrates Hilla Typical scene thr river
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. Typical scene on thr rivers banks. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

Air route Baghdad Amman desert Cultivated fields
Air route to Baghdad via Amman and the desert. Cultivated fields along the Euphrates. A pleasant change of view after hours of flying over the arid desert. 1932, Iraq

River scenes Euphrates Hilla Women washing clothes
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. Women washing clothes. And fetching water from the same spot. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

River scenes Euphrates Hilla Sunrise palm grove
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. Sunrise through a palm grove. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

River scenes Euphrates Hilla Drying fishing nets
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. Drying fishing nets. Hung from stately palms. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

River scenes Euphrates Hilla Boats loaded pottery pipes
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. Boats loaded with pottery pipes. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

River scenes Euphrates Hilla river scene types
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. A river scene showing types of men. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

River scenes Euphrates Hilla Women carrying water
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. Women carrying water from the river. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

Air route Baghdad Amman desert Euphrates bend
Air route to Baghdad via Amman and the desert. Euphrates. A bend in the river with settlements along its banks. 1932, Iraq

River scenes Euphrates Hilla Typical river boats
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. Typical river boats. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

River scenes Euphrates Hilla Silhouette effect
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. Silhouette effect in palm grove. Along the river. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

River scenes Euphrates Hilla rivers Babylon opalescent river
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. By the rivers of Babylon. An opalescent river scene. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

River scenes Euphrates Hilla Sun rays palm grove
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. Sun rays through a palm grove. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

River scenes Euphrates Hilla Bellums loaded fuel
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. Bellums loaded with fuel. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

Kufa banks Euphrates important Muslim center
Kufa. (On the banks of the Euphrates). Once an important Muslim center of learning on the river Euphrates. 1932, Iraq, Kūfah

Air views Palestine Various points interest Jerusalem
Air views of Palestine. Various points of interest around Jerusalem. Ain Farah gorge. Indentified with Euphrates of Jeremiah 13.4. 1931, West Bank

German Baghdad Railway Building temporary bridge
German Baghdad Railway, Building temporary bridge over the Euphrates 1900, Middle East

Crossing desert Euphrates 1900 Middle East
Crossing desert to Euphrates 1900 Middle East

Sixth Vessel Desiccation Euphrates London England
The Sixth Vessel: The Desiccation of the Euphrates; London (probably), England; about 1255 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, colored washes, pen and ink on parchment; Leaf: 31.9 x 22.5 cm (12 9)

Sixth Trumpet Angel Euphrates London England
The Sixth Trumpet: The Angel at the Euphrates; London (probably), England; about 1255 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, colored washes, pen and ink on parchment; Leaf: 31.9 x 22.5 cm (12 9)

Bridge over the Euphrates River at Jarabulus, Syria
Bridge over the Euphrates River (and river barges in foreground) at Jarabulus, Syria - administratively belonging to Aleppo Governorate. Located just South of the Syrian-Turkish border

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The Euphrates River, flowing through the heart of ancient Mesopotamia, holds within its waters a rich tapestry of history and legends. One such tale is that of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, an architectural wonder said to have adorned the banks of this majestic river. As I gaze upon a coloured engraving depicting the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, my mind wanders to Iraq's Babylon and Calmet's intricate illustrations. In this valley lies a place where tradition locates the Garden of Eden – 250 miles north along the Euphrates. A physical map from c1915 reveals the vast Ottoman Empire encompassing these lands, while another depiction showcases a clash between the Omayyad Caliphate and Byzantine Empire in circa 748 AD. As I delve deeper into history, I come across Sirin: The Bird of Paradise captured in vibrant litho colours. It reminds me that nature has always found solace amidst these fertile lands nourished by the Euphrates' life-giving waters. A bridge spanning over this legendary river at Jarabulus in Syria stands as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience. Albrecht Durer's woodcut artwork portrays four avenging angels guarding over this sacred waterway during "The Battle of Angels, " as described in Saint John's Revelation. Lastly, my thoughts turn to John Martin's illustration showcasing "The Fall of Babylon" from his biblical series created in 1835. This powerful image captures both awe-inspiring grandeur and inevitable decline - reminding us that even mighty civilizations can crumble under time's relentless march. Thus, with every brushstroke painted by artists or etched into historical records, we are reminded that beyond being just a geographical feature on maps or photographs frozen in time; The Euphrates embodies an enduring symbol connecting humanity to its past - an eternal witness to triumphs and tragedies, to legends and legacies.