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The Ribat (fortress) of Sousse, Tunisia, formed part of a chain of costal fortresses erected against the attacks of the Christians. Built towards the end of the 8th century for a garrison of fifty; 30 x 30 m, three round towers, one higher watch-tower.
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The Ribat (fortress) of Sousse, Tunisia, formed part of a chain of costa...

The Ribat (fortress) of Sousse, Tunisia, one of a chain of costal fortresses erected against the attacks of the Christians. Built towards the end of the 8th century for a garrison of fifty; 30 x 30 m, three round towers, one higher watch-tower.
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The Ribat (fortress) of Sousse, Tunisia, one of a chain of costal fortress...

Gate to the Ribat (fortress) of Sousse, Tunisia. One of a chain of costal fortresses erected against the attacks of the Christians. Built towards the end of the 8th century for a garrison of fifty; 30 x 30 m, three round towers, one higher watch-tower.
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Gate to the Ribat (fortress) of Sousse, Tunisia. One of a chain of costal...

Interior courtyard of the Ribat (fortress) of Sousse. Guard halls and living quarters for the garrison of fifty opened into this yard. Built towards the end of the 8th century, 30 x 30 m.
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Interior courtyard of the Ribat (fortress) of Sousse. Guard halls and living q...

"Principal Square in Grand Cairo, with Murad Bey's Palace",Egypt, around 1801. A column of soldiers crossing a large square surrounded by buildings with domes and minarets. Other people are in the square in the distance. From: "Views in Egypt, Palestine, and other parts of the Ottoman Empire",1801 - 1804.ID: 762h2 pp 52-53
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"Principal Square in Grand Cairo, with Murad Bey's Palace",Egypt, around 1801. A...

Milestone with the name of Caliph Abd-al-Malik, Palestine,685-705.Limestone,engraved. Text: .."has ordered the construction of this road and the erection of the milestones the servant of God Abd- al-Malik...from here to Jerusalem are eight miles."
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Milestone with the name of Caliph Abd-al-Malik, Palestine,685-705.Limest...

Celestial globe from Isfahan,Iran. Incised bronze.
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Celestial globe from Isfahan,Iran. Incised bronze.

Celestial globe from Isfahan,Iran. Incised bronze.
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Celestial globe from Isfahan,Iran. Incised bronze.

Dagger with a horse's head,India,18th. Grey-green jade inlaid with gold,rubies and emeralds,damascened steel. L:50,5 cm Rothschild Collection.
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Dagger with a horse's head,India,18th. Grey-green jade inlaid w...

Dagger with horses head.Detail.
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Dagger with horses head.Detail.

Ceramic plate with epigraphic decoration. Oriental Iran, from Nishapur or Samarkand.10th-11th. Inscription:"First taste of science is bitter,the final taste is honey". 37,5 cm across Inv.AA 96
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Ceramic plate with epigraphic decoration. Oriental Iran, from Nis...

Portrait of Shah Abbas I,Isfahan,Iran,March 12,1627 with one of his concubines in the garden. Ink,colours and gold on paper,25,5 x 15 cm
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Portrait of Shah Abbas I,Isfahan,Iran,March 12,1627 with one of his concubin...