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Views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives
The Mount of Olives is situated on a mountain ridge to the east of the old city of Jerusalem and it was so called as it was covered with olive trees in antiquity. The Mount offers good views of the east of Jerusalem, most notably the Haram al Sherif complex, including the Al Aqsa mosque, the Dome of the Rock, the Dome of the Chain and the eastern city walls.
Type: Landscape
Tags: Dome of the Rock, Grave, Haram al-Sharif complex, Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, Views
Views of Jerusalem from the Austrian Hospice
The Austrian Hospice is located within the old city of Jerusalem on the via Dolorosa to the north of the city. It is situated high above the surrounding area and it therefore offers great views of the city. These photographs were taking looking southwards to the Dome of the Rock and eastwards towards the church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Type: Landscape
Tags: Dome of the Rock, Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Rooftops, Views
Resafa buildings excavated in the vicinity of the Cardo Maximus
Pictures of several structures that have been excavated in the vicinity of the Cardo Maximus near the C5th martyrium.
Type: Archaeological Site
Tags: Archaeology, Architecture, Byzantine, Resafa, Syria
Views of Jerusalem from the Citadel
Jerusalem’s Citadel, also known as the Tower of David, is located to the west of the city, close to the Jaffa Gate. These photographs are taken from the museum with views north-eastwards towards the domes of the church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Lutheran church of the Redeemer and eastwards towards the Dome of the Rock and the Mount of Olives.
Type: Landscape
Tags: Dome of the Rock, Haram al-Sharif complex, Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, Rooftops, Views
Views of Jerusalem from the church of the Redeemer
The church of the Redeemer was built in the late 19th Century above the site of the church St. Mary Minor. Today, visitors are able to walk up the tower for the most wonderful 360° views of the city. This is a collection of photographs with views towards the Dome of the Rock, the Mount of Olives, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the rooftops of Jerusalem.
Type: Landscape
Tags: Dome of the Rock, Haram al-Sharif complex, Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, Rooftops, Views, West Bank
The Dayr Mar Elian Archaeological Project: Report on the 2002 Season Fieldwork
Two interim reports for the funding bodies (SAL and CBRL) explaining the progress of the first season of excavation at Dayr Mar Elian.
Type: Text
Tags: Archaeological Excavation, Archaeology, Dayr Mar Elian, Dayr Mar Elian Archaeological Project, Qaryatayn, Syria, Syrian Civil War
Citadel and the old city
Photographs of remains of the older portion of the city and the citadel of Ani. As well as defences the citadel is home to several churches and a palace. The images of the churches can be found in their own separate folders within the "Ani" collection.
Type: Architecture
Tags: Armenian, Citadel, Fortifications, Late Antique, Medieval, Turkey
Main city walls
Photographs taken of the exterior and interior of Ani's main outer defensive walls. The double walls are very impressive but have been subjected to decades of deliberate abuse and some questionable restorations.
Type: Architecture
Tags: Armenian, Fortifications, Medieval, Turkey
Cathedral of Kars/Apostles Church/Kumbet Mosque
Images of exterior of Cathedral of Kars/Apostles Church/Kumbet Mosque, it is currently closed to the public as it is undergoing restoration.
Type: Architecture
Tags: Apostles, Armenian, C10th, Cathedral, Church, Mosque, Turkey
Church of Mijnaberd
Remains of the church are to be found in the old city on the citadel mound. Church in poor state of repair with much seemingly lost within the last 150 years.