Governorate Collection

Latakia, Syria - General view
Latakia (Lattakia, Latakiyah or al-Ladhiqiyah) - the principal port city of Syria, as well as the capital of the Latakia Governorate. Date: circa 1908

Syria - Maaloula - Ancient Hillside town. It is known as the last surviving place where Western Aramaic (Aramaic of Jesus) is still spoken. Date: 1910

Windmills at the Aden salt basins in Yemen
3562759 Windmills at the Aden salt basins in Yemen by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Aden, Yemen 1920-25/10/1930 Photographer: A. Abassi); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Relief from the palace showing a lion hunted to death. 2nd millennium BC
529026 Relief from the palace showing a lion hunted to death. 2nd millennium BC.; (add.info.: Nineveh ancient city of Assyria, near modern-day Mosul, in the Ninawa Governorate of Iraq)

Ras Boradli, Aden, Yemen
3562760 Ras Boradli, Aden, Yemen by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Aden, Yemen 1920-25/10/1930 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Jopp promenade, Aden, Yemen
3562766 Jopp promenade, Aden, Yemen by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Aden, Yemen 1920-25/10/1930 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Caravan resting in the town of Aden in Yemen
3562755 Caravan resting in the town of Aden in Yemen by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Aden, Yemen 1920-1930 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Map of the Russian Empire Divided Into Forty-One Governments, 1796. Private Collection

Archways at Az Zubayr, Iraq
Archways at Az Zubayr is a city in and the capital of Al-Zubair District, part of the Basra Governorate of Iraq. The city is just south of Basra. The name can also refer to the old Emirate of Zubair

de Havilland DHC-4A Caribou 801
Sultan of Oman's Air Force - de Havilland DHC-4A Caribou 801, (msn 293), flying over the Jebel near Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, on 24 January 1973. Date: 1973

Middle East, Arabian Peninsula, Ash Sharqiyah South, Jalan Bani Buali. Sun setting over hills and coastal marsh in Oman. Date: 27-10-2019

Middle East, Arabian Peninsula, Al Batinah South, Mahout. Flamingos and sea birds in a coastal marsh in Oman. Date: 27-10-2019

Me, Martin and Vera the Rangey ? Oman
Me, Martin Stockdale and Vera the Rangey at Wadi Gudun in Dhofar Governorate, Oman Date: circa 2000

Map of the Vyatka Governorate, c. 1914. Artist: Anonymous
Map of the Vyatka Governorate, c. 1914. Private Collection

Market at Az Zubayr, Iraq
Market at Az Zubayr is a city in and the capital of Al-Zubair District, part of the Basra Governorate of Iraq. The city is just south of Basra. The name can also refer to the old Emirate of Zubair

Reign of Alfonso XII, the first government headed by Canovas del Castillo, left from top to bottom Alexandro Castro (state), Francisco de Cardenes (grace and justice)

Map of the Russian Empire Divided into its Governments. Private Collection

Governorates of the Russian Empire in 1831, 1829. Artist: Anonymous
Governorates of the Russian Empire in 1831, 1829. Private Collection

The traditional peasant costumes of Vitebsk Governorate. Artist: Solntsev, Fyodor Grigoryevich (1801-1892)
The traditional peasant costumes of Vitebsk Governorate. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Map of Moscow governorate and parts of nearest provinces, 1745. Artist: Anonymous master
Map of Moscow governorate and parts of nearest provinces, 1745. Found in the collection of the Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg

Map of the Moscow Governorate, 1849. Artist: Anonymous master
Map of the Moscow Governorate, 1849. From a private collection

Arms and uniforms of the different Governorates of the Russian Empire, 1760. Artist: Anonymous
Arms and uniforms of the different Governorates of the Russian Empire, 1760. From a private collection

Map of Taurida Governorate, 1822. Artist: Pyadyshev, Vasily Petrovich (1758-1835)
Map of Taurida Governorate, 1822. Found in the collection of Russian Academy of Sciences

Mount Olives Bethany Jerusalem Governorate St. Paul
Mount of Olives, Bethany, Jerusalem from the Governorate, (St. Pauls Hospice) 1900, Israel

Deer mosaic, New House Of Hunt, Bulla Regia Archaeological Site, Tunisia, North Africa

Isis temple, Roman ruins of Bulla Regia, Tunisia, North Africa

Az Zubayr, Iraq - The marketplace
Az Zubayr, a town in the Basra Governorate in Iraq. The name is also sometimes written Az Zubair, Zubair, El Zubair, or Zobier. Postcard of the marketplace Date: circa 1910s

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Aswan - Seashore, small boats, hills in background. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War

Damietta in Egypt, located in the Nile Delta. Was known to be the Venice of Egypt. Date: 1913

Interior garden of House Of Hunt, Bulla Regia Archaeological Site, Tunisia, North Africa

The Theater, Roman ruins of Bulla Regia, Tunisia, North Africa

Memmian baths, Roman ruins of Bulla Regia, Tunisia, North Africa

Old Woman in traditional costume - Latvian Courland Province
Old Woman in traditional costume - Province of Courland, Latvia. Date: 1902

Northern Dhofar, Oman C018 / 2494
Northern Dhofar, Oman. Dhofar is the largest of the eleven Governorates in the Sultanate of Oman. It lies in Southern Oman, on the eastern border with Yemen

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Governorate: A Glimpse into Diverse Landscapes and Rich History From the enchanting ancient hillside town of Maaloula in Syria to the bustling market at Az Zubayr in Iraq, governorates across various regions offer a captivating blend of culture, history, and natural beauty. In Latakia, Syria, a general view reveals a picturesque coastal city that boasts stunning landscapes along the Mediterranean Sea. The tranquility of this region is juxtaposed with the vibrant streets and archways at Az Zubayr in Iraq's southern province. Here, locals engage in lively trade amidst an atmosphere filled with aromatic spices and colorful textiles. Traveling further back in time, we encounter remnants of civilizations long gone. The ruins of Baraqish stand as silent witnesses to the thriving city that once existed during the 6th century BC in Yemen's Al Jawf governorate. Meanwhile, Queen Arwa Mosque stands proudly as an architectural gem from the 11th century within Jibla's Ibb governorate. Maps provide us with glimpses into historical divisions; one such map showcases how Russia was divided into forty-one governments back in 1796. Similarly, a map depicting Vyatka Governorate around 1914 offers insights into territorial boundaries during that era. Nature lovers are not left disappointed either. In Oman's Ash Sharqiyah South lies Jalan Bani Buali where hills meet coastal marshes bathed by a mesmerizing sunset on October 27th, 2019. Flamingos gracefully adorn Al Batinah South's Mahout coast alongside other sea birds creating an awe-inspiring sight for visitors. Finally, personal experiences add warmth to these diverse locations - whether it be exploring Oman alongside Martin and Vera or immersing oneself within Middle Eastern cultures through encounters at local markets. Governorates encapsulate more than just administrative divisions.