Photograph taken by Gertrude Bell in Iraq, April 1909

Bab al-Talsim ('Talismanic Gate'), originally named Bab al-Halba - Octagonal Tower In City Walls, With Arabic Inscription Of Caliph al-Nāṣir, And Carved Decoration Of Snakes, Buddha And Crouching Lions. Gate Walled Up After Murad Iv Reconquered City

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GB/3/1/12/1/13

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Bell, Gertrude Margaret Lowthian

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