North Africa Collection

Al-Idrisis world map, 1154
Al-Idrisis world map. This world map, known as the Tabula Rogeriana, dates from 1154, and is orientated with North at bottom

Medieval Europe at the start of the Crusades
Map of Europe at the time of the First Crusade, 1097 AD. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Map of Cyprus
Vintage 19th Century map of Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean Sea

Map of the Roman Empire
Map showing the extent of the Roman Empire. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Europe at night, satellite image. North is at top. Yellow lights mark the major cities and population areas, showing a clearly delineated Mediterranean coast

Europe at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population. There are few lights in North Africa (bottom) and the Arctic (top) since they are more sparsely populated

Africa, Morocco, Marrakech, Busy market of Jemaa el-Fnaa at dusk

Morocco, Marrakech, Jardin Majorelle

RF - Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over a coral reef

Royal Palace Door, Fes, Morocco

Dugong (Dugong dugon) male feeding on a seagrass meadow (Halophila stipulacea), accompanied by a young Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus). Marsa Nabaa, Marsa Alam, Egypt. Red Sea

Africa, Morocco, Marrakech. Moroccan Hand-painted glazed ceramic dishes

Barbary Pirates threatening US commander Stephen Decatur
Commodore Stephen Decaturs life saved in a shipboard battle off Algeria. Color lithograph

Mena House Hotel, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Africa, Morocco, Fes. Mosaic wall for fountain

Egypt, Cairo, Giza, View of all three Great Pyramids at sunset

Antique map of Africa in the 19th Century, 1873
Vintage engraving of a Victorian Antique map of Africa in the 19th Century, 1873

Queen Hatshepsuts Temple, Luxor, Egypt
Aerial view from hot air balloon of Queen Hatsheputs Temple, Valley of the Queens

Sunset at the Pyramids, Giza, Cairo, Egypt
A sunset from the Pyramids at Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Arab empire, mid-700s
Empire of the Arab Caliphs, middle of the 8th century. Printed color lithograph

Pyramids along the Nile
Pyramids at Gizeh, with dhows on the Nile River in Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tripoli, Libya; The Castle; now housing the Museum of the Jamahariya as seen from across a small lake

Brightly coloured moroccan slippers (known as babouche ) for sale in the souq of the Quartier Habous or New Medina in Casablanca

Ceramics for sale, Souk, Medina, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

North Africa, Morocco, road to Essaouira, goats climbing in Argan trees

Sunset, Sphinx (foreground), The Pyramid of Chephren (background), The Pyramids of Giza
Giza, Egypt

The Nakhla meteorite fell as a shower of stones in Egypt in 1911. SNCs (Sherogtty, Nakhla and Chassigny) are a group of stony meteorites thought to come from Mars

Lanterns for sale in the Souk, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

FILM: CASABLANCA, 1942. Sidney Greenstreet and Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca directed by Michael Curtiz, 1942

Roman mosaic

Arabs fighting tigers in the desert
Tigers attacking an Arab caravan in the desert. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Sun-god Ra on his daily journey, ancient Egypt
Sun-god Ra embarking for his daily journey through Egypt. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of ancient Egyptian art

Roman Empire, circa 200 AD
Map of the Roman Empire in the third century. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Egyptian deities separating night and day
Ancient Egyptian deities Shu separating Sibu and Nuit. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a painting on a mummy-case

Morocco, Marrakech. The Entrance to Cafrabe, Opened in 2004, Cafe Arabe is the first official cafe to have opened in the old city area. The cafe has been built in a refurbished Moroccan house

Egyptian Locust - adult
PPG-1704 Egyptian Locust - adult. Anacridium aegyptum Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Jaw of a 4 metre tiger shark, replaceable teeth in 9 rows Egypt Red Sea
KA-516 Jaw of a 4 metre tiger shark, replaceable teeth in 9 rows Egypt Red Sea Kurt Amsler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Morocco - Camel train, Berber with Dromedary Camels in the great sand dunes of Erg Chebbi at Merzouga
TD-1397 Morocco - Camel train, Berber with Dromedary Camels in the great sand dunes of Erg Chebbi at Merzouga Sahara Desert in Morocco's Southeast, Africa

School of Blackfin barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) forming circle in open water off the wall at Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Expedition vehicle in the Tenere region of the central Sahara

North Africa, Morocco, Marrakech, Jacques Majorelle Botanical Gardens. 12 acres, designed in the 1920s and 1930s

Moroccan Dinner Tent, Hotel Ksar Tinsouline, Zagora, Draa Valley, Morocco MOROCCO-Draa Valley-ZAGORA: Interior of Moroccan Dinner Tent Hotel Ksar Tinsouline

Camel at the Pyramids of Giza, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

The blue and yellow contrast found in the Majorelle garden. Marrakech, Morocco

Libya, , Tripoli, Statue of Athlete Diadumenos in Jamahiriya Museum

Pod of Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops adunctus) swim over a coral reef. Sha ab El Erg, Hurghada, Egypt. Red Sea

Temple of Philae on an island in Lake Nasser, Nile River, Aswan, Egypt, Africa

Canopic shrine, Treasures of Tutankhamun, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Mosaic from the House of Amphitrite, Roman city Bulla Regia, Tunisia

Roman mosaic, Bardo museum, Tunis, Tunisia

Natural viagra & herbal remedies, Essaouira, Morocco

Khan el-Khalili bazaar (Souk), Cairo, Egypt

Egypt, Upper Egypt, Aswan, View of Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel and swimming pool situated on the banks of the river Nile

Morocco, Marrakech-Safi (Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz) region, Marrakesh. Colorful painted ceiling at Bahia Palace (Palais de la Bahia)

Pharos, the lighthouse of ancient Alexandria
Harbor and lighthouse of ancient Alexandria, a great center of Hellenistic culture and trade. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The interior of the Mahakma du Pasha in the Quartier Habous or New Medina in Casablanca. The building was once a palace and law courts but is now a police prefecture

Roman Theater, Ruins of ancient city Cuicul, Djemila, Setif Province, Algeria

Aerial view of Tangier, Morocco, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Map of Sudan, late 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Map of Sudan, late 19th Century

Pyramids of Giza, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Egypt, Luxor, Karnak Temple, Temple of Amun & Sacred Lake

Vintage Map of the World
Vintage map of the world from 1837

Scarab beetles
The largest shown here, (Scarabaeus sacer), was regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt. Today the species are important to agriculture for their dung burying activities

Greek astronomer Hipparchus mapping the stars over Alexandria, ancient Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Egyptian agriculture
Farmers plowing, sowing, and harvesting grain in ancient Egypt. Engraving with a watercolor wash

Great temple at Thebes, ancient Egypt
Great temple at Thebes in ancient Egypt, restored view. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Persian Empire about 500 BC
Map of the Persian Empire under Darius I, with principal satrapies, about 500 BC. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Great temple at Karnak, site of Egyptian Thebes
Ruins of the great temple at Karnak, site of the city of Thebes in ancient Egypt. Color lithograph reproduction of an early 20th-century illustration

Dromedary CAMELS - mating
AGR-711 Dromedary CAMELS - mating Morocco, Africa Alan Greensmith Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Arabic style colorful wooden door, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, in profile. Cleopatra VII Philopator was a pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt

Air correspondents of London newspapers visit Royal Air Force Commands in North Africa. Picture (issued 1943) shows - A group of air correspondents with R.A.F

Tunisia, Tunis, Bardo Museum, Roman-era mosaics

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina, Blue door

Egypt, Luxor, View of Nile cruise boats infront of The Winter Palace Hotel

Sidi Fredj, Algiers Province, Algeria

Morocco, Casablanca skyline

Morocco, Marrakesh-Safi (Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz) region, Essaouira. Medina (old town) at dusk, protected by 18th-century seafront ramparts, Skala de la Kasbah

MOROCCO, Marrakesh Colourful Moroccan glassware in the souqs of Marrakesh

Moroccan Restaurant Interior, Rissani, Tafilalt, Morocco, North Africa MOROCCO-Tafilalt-RISSANI: Hotel Kasbah Asmaa- Moroccan Restaurant Interior

Spices in market, Mellah district, Marrakesh, Morocco Africa, Morocco, Marrakesh, Mellah district, Spices for sale, the Medina

Camels pass in front of the pyramids at Giza, Egypt

Lieut General Bernard Montgomery newly appointed commander of the 8th Army seen here discussing tactics with officers from the 22nd Armoured Brigade

Atlas Mountains behind Boumalne du Dades in the Dades Valley of Morocco, North Africa

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of North Africa: From Ancient Empires to Vibrant Souks" Step back in time with Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154, as we embark on a journey through the captivating region of North Africa. As Medieval Europe witnessed the dawn of the Crusades, this land was already steeped in history and cultural diversity. Immerse yourself in its natural wonders - witness a majestic male Dugong gracefully feeding on a seagrass meadow, while nearby lies an ancient Roman Empire map that reminds us of its once-great influence. And when night falls, marvel at Europe illuminated from space, contrasting with the bustling Moroccan souq where silver teapots and glasses gleam under Marrakech's vibrant lights. Dive into azure waters alongside a Hawksbill sea turtle swimming over a coral reef, reminding us of North Africa's breathtaking marine life. Delve further into history with an antique 19th-century map depicting Africa's intricate details or find tranquility within Marrakech's Jardin Majorelle. Transport yourself to Cairo’s Khan el-Khalili souk entrance captured in the 19th century; let your senses be overwhelmed by its sights and sounds. Finally, gaze upon Europe at night from above – a testament to our interconnected world. North Africa beckons explorers seeking both ancient tales etched on maps and modern experiences woven into its vibrant fabric. Discover this enchanting region where past meets present amidst diverse landscapes and rich traditions – truly an adventure for all who dare to venture forth.