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Image Not Available for The unoccupied older part of the Siwa Oasis.
The unoccupied older part of the Siwa Oasis.
Image Not Available for The unoccupied older part of the Siwa Oasis.

The unoccupied older part of the Siwa Oasis.

Creator Transatlantic Photos
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 23 x 18.3 cm (9 1/16 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/9325
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for A herd of goats ramble towards the Siwa Oasis, which is an oasis in Egypt located between the Qattara Depression and the Egyptian Sand Sea in the Libyan Desert.
A herd of goats ramble towards the Siwa Oasis, which is an oasis in Egypt located between the Qattara Depression and the Egyptian Sand Sea in the Libyan Desert.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Overview of the old town of the Siwa Oasis.
Overview of the old town of the Siwa Oasis.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The new mosque in the Siwa Oasis.
The new mosque in the Siwa Oasis.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The narrow lanes of the old town of the Siwa Oasis which is still partially preserved.
The narrow lanes of the old town of the Siwa Oasis which is still partially preserved.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Escape under the earth from fear of the sun. These people are reportedly to be Troglodytes (cave dwellers). This dwelling has an apartment on the upper floor, but these rooms are unoccupied. Most people dwell deep in the earth.
Escape under the earth from fear of the sun. These people are reportedly to be Troglodytes (cave dwellers). This dwelling has an apartment on the upper floor, but these rooms are unoccupied. Most people dwell deep in the earth.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The Friday prayer in which the caliph (successor of Muhammad as temporal and spiritual head of Islam) takes part, and which forms the most solemn part of the birthday celebration.
The Friday prayer in which the caliph (successor of Muhammad as temporal and spiritual head of Islam) takes part, and which forms the most solemn part of the birthday celebration.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Another part of the programme of events is the big parade. The troops march past a place in Tétouan (Tetuan). Amongst the spectators are many severely disabled war persons.
Another part of the programme of events is the big parade. The troops march past a place in Tétouan (Tetuan). Amongst the spectators are many severely disabled war persons.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Deeply veiled women also take part in the festivities.
Deeply veiled women also take part in the festivities.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The meal forms an important part of the festivities at the home of the caliph (a successor of Muhammad as temporal and spiritual head of Islam). Eating of the meal is done with the fingers, as knives and forks are not allowed.
The meal forms an important part of the festivities at the home of the caliph (a successor of Muhammad as temporal and spiritual head of Islam). Eating of the meal is done with the fingers, as knives and forks are not allowed.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Special care is taken with Japanese flower arranging. The placement of the flowers, the type of flower and the bowl must correspond with Japanese tradition and is part of the education of every Japanese girl.
Special care is taken with Japanese flower arranging. The placement of the flowers, the type of flower and the bowl must correspond with Japanese tradition and is part of the education of every Japanese girl.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for White Pyramid of Sea Salt, Cádiz
White Pyramid of Sea Salt, Cádiz
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Gathering Potatoes
Gathering Potatoes
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
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