River Euphrates Collection

The River Euphrates at Deir Ez-Zur, Syria, Middle East

Where Tradition Locates the Garden of Eden - Valley of the Euphrates, 250 Miles N.W. of Babylon, Iraq (Mesopotamia), c1930s

Physical Map of the Ottoman Empire, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Physical Map of the Ottoman Empire, c1915. Map showing the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus, the Middle East, the rivers Tigris and Euphrates, what is now Turkey, and part of Egypt

Rome v. Persia (Sassanian), circa 300 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Rome v. Persia (Sassanian), circa 300 A.D. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient empires of Rome, Persia, and Armenia

The Omayyad Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 748 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
The Omayyad Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 748 A.D. c1915. Map of the Mediterranean and Near East, showing the Kingdom of Mohammed, Additions under the Caliphs

The Fall of Babylon, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835. Creator: John Martin
The Fall of Babylon, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835

The Diversion of the Euphrates, from The Story of Cyrus, Flanders, c. 1670. Woven at the workshop of Gillis Ydens, from designs by Michiel Coxie

Kouffehs Sur L Euphrate (colour photo)
2817327 Kouffehs Sur L Euphrate (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kouffehs Sur L Euphrate)

Leaf from a Beatus Manuscript: the Sixth Angel Delivers the Four Angels... ca. 1180
Leaf from a Beatus Manuscript: the Sixth Angel Delivers the Four Angels that had been Bound at the River Euphrates; an Altar Appears in the Heavens as the Enthroned Christ Raises His Hand in

Bagdad and the Persian Campaign, First World War, end of April 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Bagdad and the Persian Campaign, First World War, end of April 1916, (c1920)....map showing approximately the lines of the British advance from the Persian Gulf

The Western Bend of the Euphrates, c1915. Creator: Mark Sykes
The Western Bend of the Euphrates, c1915. Map of the River Euphrates and surrounding areas. From " The Caliphs Last Heritage, a short history of the Turkish Empire" by Lt.-Col

Authors Routes in Asiatic Turkey, c1915. Creator: Stanfords Geographical Establishment
Authors Routes in Asiatic Turkey, c1915. Map showing the journeys of British writer, soldier and diplomatic advisor Mark Sykes (1879-1919) who travelled through Palestine, Iraq, Syria

Pre-Persian, circa 600 B. C. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Pre-Persian, circa 600 B.C. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and near East, showing the ancient civilisations of empires of Lydia, Media, Babylonia, Independent States, and free Greek cities

Rome v. Parthia, circa 50 B. C. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Rome v. Parthia, circa 50 B.C. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient empires of Rome, Parthia, Armenia, and Protected and Independent States

Persian, circa 500 B. C. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Persian, circa 500 B.C. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient Persian empire and Independent States

Post-Persian, circa 188 B. C. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Post-Persian, circa 188 B.C. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient empires of Pergamum, Seleucid, Free Greek States, Gauls, Ptolemy, and Independent States

Map illustrating the Operations in the Persian Gulf, First World War, 1915, (c1920)....showing the British oil pipe guarded against the Turkish attacks and the advance up the Tigris to Amara

British oil pipeline in the Middle East, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
British oil pipeline in the Middle East, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map illustrating the Operations in the Persian Gulf; showing the British oil pipe guarded against the Turkish attacks

Kouffehs Sur L Euphrate, (Kuphars on the Euphrates), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Kouffehs Sur L Euphrate, (Kuphars on the Euphrates), 1900. A Kuphar is a type of coracle or round boat traditionally used on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers

Camel train travelling on a Road alongside the Euphrates near Nasiriya, Iraq, 1977

Sheet 9, from a portfolio of alphabets, 1929. From 20 Alphabets and Instructive Plates for Pen & Ink. [James Dorn, London, 1929]

Kouffehs on the Euphrates River, c1890. Artist: Gillot
Kouffehs on the Euphrates River, c1890. Illustration from En Perse, Types, Costumes and Moeurs, (a work on the people, costume and customs of Persia), by L Boulanger, (Paris, c1890)

A caravan on the banks of the Euphrates, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

The banks of the Euphrates, c1890. The River Euphrates rises in Turkey, flows through Syria and Iraq, and then joins the Tigris to form the Shatt al Arab

Illustrated map of ancient Sumer with rivers Tigris and Euphrates

Kufa banks Euphrates important Muslim center
Kufa. (On the banks of the Euphrates). Once an important Muslim center of learning on the river Euphrates. 1932, Iraq, Kūfah

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

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"The River Euphrates: A Journey Through Time and History" Discover the enchanting beauty of the River Euphrates at Deir Ez-Zur, a place where nature's splendor meets ancient traditions. This majestic river has long been intertwined with human civilization, as it flows through lands that hold significant historical and cultural importance. Legend has it that the Valley of the Euphrates, located 250 miles north, is where tradition places the mythical Garden of Eden. Immerse yourself in this captivating landscape and let your imagination wander to a time when paradise was said to exist within these very shores. Step back in time with a glimpse into the Ottoman Empire through a physical map from c1915. Created by an unknown cartographer, this artifact offers insights into the vast territories once ruled by one of history's most influential empires. Witness epic clashes between civilizations as depicted in Emery Walker Ltd's portrayal of The Omayyad Caliphate versus Byzantine Empire around 748 A. D. , showcasing how power struggles shaped our world. Marvel at John Martin's Illustrations of the Bible from 1835, capturing The Fall of Babylon. Let his artwork transport you to an era filled with grandeur and mystique as you witness one of history's greatest cities crumble before your eyes. Explore tales from Flanders' The Story of Cyrus circa 1670, which recounts The Diversion of the Euphrates. Delve into stories surrounding ancient engineering marvels that altered landscapes for strategic purposes – a testament to humanity's ingenuity throughout centuries past. Reflect on darker times etched in history through lithographs like "Aremina after Massacres, " depicting ferrying over the River Euphrates during troubling periods marked by violence and tragedy – reminders not only of our shared heritage but also lessons we must learn from.