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Project / Collection Qatar Foundation Partnership Programme Subject Fortifications Place Bahrain, Asia

1. Photo 355/1(39)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 355/1(39)
Title:
'Old Portuguese Fort, Bahrein'
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: View of the Old Portuguese Fort or Qal'at al-Bahrain, location of the ancient capital of the Dilmun civilization. The fortified structure along the horizon is at the top of a tel. In the middle-ground, immediately in front of the fort, a large number reed or palm frond s...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c. 1870
Extent:
1 b&w albumen print

2. Photo 355/1(40)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 355/1(40)
Title:
'Ruffar Fort, Bahrein'
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: View of Ruffar Fort (Riffa Fort) at Riffa in Bahrain. The fort is located on raised ground along the horizon to the right of centre. Immediately before the fort and below the horizon to the left of the scene various mounds and earthworks can be seen. Some low-lying structu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c. 1870
Extent:
1 b&w albumen print

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