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This ClipArt gallery offers 17 illustrations of the Middle East region including cityscapes, buildings, scenic views, people, coins, stamps, and everyday life.

"Raising a large army [Kudur-Lagamer] advanced up the Euphrates, and thence westward against the Caanitish tribes, who under their kings gathered in the valley of the eastern invader. Here was fought one of the first greatest battles recorded in history. Kudur-Lagamer was victorious, and the kings of Canaan were for a period of twelve years brought into subjection."—Ridpath, 1885

Kudur-Lagamer Storming a Town in Canaan

"Raising a large army [Kudur-Lagamer] advanced up the Euphrates, and thence westward against the Caanitish…

Battle fought between two brothers, Cyrus the Younger and Arsaces. Cyrus managed to collect eleven thousand Greek soldiers, and went into battle for the Persian throne his elder brother had recently occupied.

Battle of Cunaxa

Battle fought between two brothers, Cyrus the Younger and Arsaces. Cyrus managed to collect eleven thousand…

"An Inscription in Cuneiform Characters" — Morey, 1903

Cuneiform

"An Inscription in Cuneiform Characters" — Morey, 1903

"The mausoleum is built of immense marble blocks, joined together without cement. Its total height, including the seven steps, is about 35 feet. A solitary pillar near the tomb still bears the inscription: 'I am Cyrus, the King, the Achaemenian.'"—Webster, 1913

Tomb of Cyrus the Great

"The mausoleum is built of immense marble blocks, joined together without cement. Its total height,…

The name of a gold coin issued by the califs of Damascus: it was also applied to the gold coins of various Arab dynasties and soon became the generic term of all arab gold coins.

Dinar

The name of a gold coin issued by the califs of Damascus: it was also applied to the gold coins of various…

The name of a gold coin issued by the califs of Damascus: it was also applied to the gold coins of various Arab dynasties and soon became the generic term of all arab gold coins.

Dinar

The name of a gold coin issued by the califs of Damascus: it was also applied to the gold coins of various…

"Chaldean Goddess, Ishtar" — Morey, 1903

Ishtar

"Chaldean Goddess, Ishtar" — Morey, 1903

This medal commemorates the Isthmian Games, celebrated on the Isthmus of Corinth in honor of Neptune. They were celebrated every five years and the reward for the victor was a garland of parsley; originally a branch of pine.

Isthmian Games

This medal commemorates the Isthmian Games, celebrated on the Isthmus of Corinth in honor of Neptune.…

An image of Jupiter with the inscription <i>Alexandrou</i>, suggesting that Alexander the Great was worshipped as a deity in Ascalon.

Medal of Ascalon

An image of Jupiter with the inscription Alexandrou, suggesting that Alexander the Great was worshipped…

A medal of Attalia. One side pictures Neptune with his trident, suggesting that Attalia was a seaport. The other side depicts an unknown figure, possibly Pluto.

medal of Attalia

A medal of Attalia. One side pictures Neptune with his trident, suggesting that Attalia was a seaport.…

A Medal of Berea, depicting second Macedonia and the date 275.

Medal of Berea

A Medal of Berea, depicting second Macedonia and the date 275.

A medal of Bostra, with the head of Trajanus Decius on one side and a female figure with her head wrapped in turrets on the other.

Medal of Bostra

A medal of Bostra, with the head of Trajanus Decius on one side and a female figure with her head wrapped…

The medal of Corinth. On one side the Chimera with the inscription <i>Korinthion</i> is engraved. On the other side Bellerophon is depicted riding Pegasus into battle agaomst the Chimera.

Medal of Corinth

The medal of Corinth. On one side the Chimera with the inscription Korinthion is engraved. On the other…

A large group of travelers in boats sailing on to the discovery of Lebanon.

Phoenician Fleet on a Voyage of Discovery

A large group of travelers in boats sailing on to the discovery of Lebanon.

A Saracen on horseback.

The Saracen

A Saracen on horseback.

Soldiers of the Persian bodyguard. From frieze in the audience hall of Darius at Susa.

Persian Soldiers

Soldiers of the Persian bodyguard. From frieze in the audience hall of Darius at Susa.

A water pipe is a traditional Middle Eastern or Asian device for smoking.

Water Pipe

A water pipe is a traditional Middle Eastern or Asian device for smoking.