Euphrates Collection (page 3)

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

WWI - Map of the Mesopotamian Campaign of the MEF (Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force) featured on the reverse of a Forces Greetings card - Christmas 1917. Date: 1917

Al-Qurnah - Iraq - Temptation Square - Garden of Eden
Al-Qurnah (Qurna) is a small village in southern Iraq northwest of Basra, within the town of Nahairat. Qurna (Arabic for corner)

Site of the Garden of Eden, Iraq
Traditional site of the Garden of Eden on the River Tigris, Iraq

Nebuchadnezzar - Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar looks out from his palace and admires the magnificent city of Babylon which he has built

Euphrates map
Illustration of a Euphrates map

The Euphrates River, Syria - Ferry, passengers and Camels
The Euphrates River, Syria - Ferry, passengers on the riverbank and a Camel train. Date: circa 1908

Syria. Qal at Ja bar castle on the left bank of Lake Assad. Near Ar-Raqqah. Bastion. Near East. Photo before the Syrian civil war

Syria. Qalat Jabar Fortress. Lake Assad
Syria. Defensive tower of the Qalat Jabar, arab fortress on the banks of Lake Assab. Near Ar Raqqah

Ceramic of Hypogeum of Til Barsip
Ceramic vessels inside the Hypogeum of Til Barsip, from various tombs of the Cemetery of Amarneh. 2650-2000 BC. Middle Syrian Euphrates Region. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Francis Rawdon Chesney
General FRANCIS RAWDON CHESNEY Irish-born soldier, explorer of the Euphrates and creator of the overland route from Britain to India : with his dog, and his autograph. Date: 1789 - 1872

Iraq / Babylon / Calmet s
The city of BABYLON, after the descriptions by Herodotus and Kircher; the hanging gardens are in the centre, the Tower on the right : the Euphrates runs round the city

Fowls of the Air
A British biplane flies over Fallujeh, on the Euphrates river, Iraq. It is returning to the town of Hit with supplies purchased from market, a number of dead fowls, unplucked

The angels of the Euphrates. Apocalypse of Angers
BATAILLE, Nicolas (14th c.). Sixth trumpet: The Angels of the Euphrates. 1375 - 1382. Scene of the tapestry number 2 from the series Apocalypse of Angers commissioned by Louis I, Duke of Anjou

Satellite view of the Middle East
May 4, 2003 - Deserts stretch across the Middle East in shades of tan, pink, and orange, while green foothills, mountains, and plains mark their edges

A. 50-caliber machine gun mounted on a CH-46 Sea Knight
February 23, 2006 - A.50-caliber machine gun mounted on a CH-46 Sea Knight points towards the Euphrates River in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq

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The War in Egypt: Bringing home the Sick and Wounded on Board H.M.s. " euphrates"

The Ruins of Babylon on the East Bank of the Euphrates (engraving)
XJF696552 The Ruins of Babylon on the East Bank of the Euphrates (engraving) by Read, David Charles (1790-1851); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

The Euphrates Valley Route to India: the City of Bussorah

The Euphrates Valley Route to India: View Near the Constantinople Terminus

The Euphrates Valley Route to India: Town and Fortress of Orsova

Map of the Euphrates Valley Route to India

Euphrates Valley Route to India: Aleppo, from the Antioch Entrance

The Euphrates Valley Route to India, Bay of Antioch: Mount Casius in the Distance

The Euphrates Valley Route to India: Antioch, from the Valley of the Orontes

The Euphrates Valley Route to India: the Valley of Suediah, with the British Factory on Wolfs Craig

VIEW ON THE BANKS OF THE EUPHRATES. The longest and one of the most historically important rivers of Western Asia

VIEW ON THE BANKS OF THE TIGRIS. The Tigris River is the eastern member of the two great rivers that define Mesopotamia, the other being the Euphrates

Partial Map of Middle East in the 1890s, from The Citizens Atlas of the World
KW287949 Partial Map of Middle East in the 1890s, from The Citizens Atlas of the World, published in London, c.1899 (colour litho) by English School

Map of Syria, Mesopotamia, Assyria &c. from The Atlas of Ancient Geography
KW288094 Map of Syria, Mesopotamia, Assyria &c. from The Atlas of Ancient Geography, by Butler published in London, c.1829 (colour litho) by English School

The Sixth Trumpet: The Angel at the Euphrates; Unknown; London (probably), England, Europe; about 1255 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, colored washes

The Sixth Vessel: The Desiccation of the Euphrates; Unknown; London (probably), England, Europe; about 1255 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, colored washes

Euphrates Euphrates with Thomas Whitehurst up, and his trainer, Mr. W. Dilly Signed and dated, lower left: " W Webb 1825", William Webb, ca. 1780-1845, British

RUSSIA: MYTHOLOGY. Bird of Paradise said to fly near the Euphrates River and blessing those that encounter her with joy. Old Slavonic manuscript illumination, 18th century

WORLD WAR I: FLOODING. British camp among the flooded Tigris and Euphrates rivers during World War I. Photograph, c1916

Al-Qurnah (Qurna) - Iraq - River craft
Al-Qurnah (Qurna) is a small village in southern Iraq northwest of Basra, within the town of Nahairat. Qurna (Arabic for corner)

Double canals Phison and Euphrates as observed 1894 November 18. From Percival Lowell Mars London 1896

The Euphrates Valley Route To India: The Valley Of Suediah, With The British Factory On Wolfs Craig

The Euphrates Valley Route To India: View Near The Constantinople Terminus

The Euphrates Valley Route To India: The City Of Bussorah

The Euphrates Valley Route To India: Town And Fortress Of Orsova

The Euphrates Valley Route To India: Antioch, From The Valley Of The Orontes

The Euphrates Valley Route To India, Bay Of Antioch: Mount Casius In The Distance

Map Of The Euphrates Valley Route To India

Euphrates Valley Route To India: Aleppo, From The Antioch Entrance

VIEW ON THE BANKS OF THE EUPHRATES. The longest and one of the most historically important rivers of Western Asia

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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.