Photographs
L_011
Album L 1909 - Iraq
Date taken: April 1909 |
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Photographer: Gertrude Bell |
Location: Baghdad - Iraq |
Modern location: Baghdad |
Size: 12/10 |
Condition: Good |
Subject date: 1221 |
Description: Bab et Talism [Bfb el Tilism 'Talismanic Gate.' Octagonal tower in city walls, with Arabic inscription of Khalif Nfsir, and carved decoration of snakes, Buddha and crouching lions. Gate walled up after Murad IV reconquered city] |
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