Euphrates Collection (page 5)

Roman cosmological mosaic
Detail from a Roman cosmological mosaic, Augusta Emerita (Merida), Spain. The mosaic is in the so-called Mithraic House which dates from the 1st or early 2nd century AD

Source of Tigris
The river Tigris (Shatt Dijla in Arabic) has its source in a lake in Kurdistan, whence it flows into Iraq to join the Euphrates, passing through Mosul and Baghdad

Al Qurnah, Iraq (Kurnah)
Al Qurnah (previously known as Kurnah) is located at the junction of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Native boats and an early steamboat are to be seen

ALEPPO / SYRIA / 1851
The Euphrates Valley route to India. Seen from the Antioch entrance

Jews in Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, takes and razes Jerusalem, and makes captives of the Jews who weep by the waters of Babylon, specifically the Euphrates

Jews at Babylon / Martin
The Jews, taken in captivity to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar II, grieve by the rivers of Babylon (the Euphrates) and hang their harps upon the willows in the midst thereof

The Angels of the Euphrates
Scene from The Apocalypse, depicting The Angels of the Euphrates

Cafe on a jetty at Raqqa at sunset, Euphrates Valley, Syria, Middle East

North Euphrates, Iraq, Middle East

Autumn, Ana, on the River Euphrates, Iraq, Middle East

Hanging Gardens / Munster
Allegedly built by Nebushadnezzar II for his wife, Amyitis who missed her homeland, Iraq. They were grown on terraces & used water from the Euphrates River

7 Wonders / Babylon / Wonde
Allegedly built by Nebushadnezzar II for his wife Amyitis, who missed her homeland, Iraq. They were grown on terraces & used water from the Euphrates River

7 Wonders / Babylon / Parr
Allegedly built by Nebushadnezzar II for his wife, Amyitis who missed her homeland, Iraq. They were grown on terraces and used water from the Euphrates River

7 Wonders / Babylon / Picart
Allegedly built by Nebushadnezzar II for his wife Amyitis, who missed her homeland, Iraq. They were grown on terraces & used water from the Euphrates River

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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.