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

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

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

Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt: - Destruction of Revolutionary Crocodiles, 1798
XYC289253 Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt:- Destruction of Revolutionary Crocodiles, 1798 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.4x35.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art

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

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

RF - Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over a coral reef. Whilst a Predatory bandcheek wrasse (Oxycheilinus digrammus)

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

Morocco, Marrakech, Jardin Majorelle

Mena House Hotel, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Royal Palace Door, Fes, Morocco

Africa, Morocco, Fes. Mosaic wall for fountain

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

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

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

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

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

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

Roman mosaic

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

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

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

Entrance to the Khan el-Khalili souk in Cairo, in the 19th century, from El
KW478317 Entrance to the Khan el-Khalili souk in Cairo, in the 19th century, from El Mundo Ilustrado, published Barcelona, 1880 (litho) by European School

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Roman mosaic, Bardo museum, Tunis, Tunisia

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

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"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.