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The Fountain of Ahmed III as seen facing southeast and looking away from the gates of the Topkapı Palace in Constantinople (Istanbul).

The Fountain of Ahmed III as seen facing southeast and looking away from the gates of the Topkapı Palace in Constantinople (Istanbul).

His Royal Highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later Edward VII of England, and his retinue, including local guides, riding camels and posed before the Pyramids of Giza. The photo is angled looking southwest and shows the Great Pyramid (Pyramid of Khufu) with the Pyramid of Khafre behind and to the left.

His Royal Highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later Edward VII of England, and his retinue, including local guides, riding camels and posed before the Pyramids of Giza. The photo is angled looking southwest and shows the Great Pyramid (Pyramid of Khufu) with the Pyramid of Khafre behind and to the left.

A view of the city of Cairo taken looking northwest from the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha within the Citadel of Saladin towards the Mosque of Sultan Hassan across Salah al-Din Square. The photo features the courtyard (sahn) and clocktower of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha in the foreground.

A view of the city of Cairo taken looking northwest from the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha within the Citadel of Saladin towards the Mosque of Sultan Hassan across Salah al-Din Square. The photo features the courtyard (sahn) and clocktower of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha in the foreground.

The snow-covered Mount Hermon (background) as seen looking south across the city of Rashaya.

The snow-covered Mount Hermon (background) as seen looking south across the city of Rashaya.

A view across the city of Athens looking northeast towards Mount Lycabettus from the Acropolis.

A view across the city of Athens looking northeast towards Mount Lycabettus from the Acropolis.

The olive trees of the Garden of Gethsemane with the Temple Mount visible in the background.

The olive trees of the Garden of Gethsemane with the Temple Mount visible in the background.

A view across the mountain springs below a cave known as Pan's Grotto (right), a site of worship at ancient Caesarea Philippi (modern Banias), with the entrance to the Tomb of St. George, or El Khadir, above.

A view across the mountain springs below a cave known as Pan's Grotto (right), a site of worship at ancient Caesarea Philippi (modern Banias), with the entrance to the Tomb of St. George, or El Khadir, above.

A view across scrubland of the city of Jaffa (Yafo) looking west.

A view across scrubland of the city of Jaffa (Yafo) looking west.

A view of the ancient city of Upper Bethoron (Beth Horon) overlooking the valley of Ajalon.

A view of the ancient city of Upper Bethoron (Beth Horon) overlooking the valley of Ajalon.

A view of the Palestinian town, Al Jib, which sits at the site of ancient Gibeon.

A view of the Palestinian town, Al Jib, which sits at the site of ancient Gibeon.

A view of the city of Jerusalem taken from the Mount of Olives. In the background on the right, the Dome of the Rock can be seen.

A view of the city of Jerusalem taken from the Mount of Olives. In the background on the right, the Dome of the Rock can be seen.

A view of the northern side of the Temple Mount, looking south, featuring the Dome of the Rock in the upper left corner with the Dome of the Chain to the left. The dome of the Al-Aqsa Mosque is visible in the background with the Minaret al-Facharíja to its right in the far background.

A view of the northern side of the Temple Mount, looking south, featuring the Dome of the Rock in the upper left corner with the Dome of the Chain to the left. The dome of the Al-Aqsa Mosque is visible in the background with the Minaret al-Facharíja to its right in the far background.

The Minbar of Burhan al-Din (Minbar al-Sayf), a marble pulpit, as seen looking east, with three men gathered in the shade beside it.

The Minbar of Burhan al-Din (Minbar al-Sayf), a marble pulpit, as seen looking east, with three men gathered in the shade beside it.

The entrance to the Al Aqsa Mosque looking south from the Temple Mount, featuring a fountain (Al Kas) in the foreground, and a partially obscured dome in the background.

The entrance to the Al Aqsa Mosque looking south from the Temple Mount, featuring a fountain (Al Kas) in the foreground, and a partially obscured dome in the background.

The entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre looking north, with the dome of the catholicon visible above. A group of individuals stand before the doors.

The entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre looking north, with the dome of the catholicon visible above. A group of individuals stand before the doors.

A view of the Mount of Olives beyond the Golden Gate looking east from the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock.

A view of the Mount of Olives beyond the Golden Gate looking east from the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock.

The Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane as seen from the Temple Mount looking east.

The Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane as seen from the Temple Mount looking east.

The tombs of Absalom, Saint James (Benei Hezir), and Zechariah in the Valley of Jehoshaphat (Kidron Valley) by the Mount of Olives.

The tombs of Absalom, Saint James (Benei Hezir), and Zechariah in the Valley of Jehoshaphat (Kidron Valley) by the Mount of Olives.

The town of Silwan (Siloan) looking north towards the Temple Mount (beyond the hill).

The town of Silwan (Siloan) looking north towards the Temple Mount (beyond the hill).

The terraced Shepherds' Fields of Bethlehem.

The terraced Shepherds' Fields of Bethlehem.

The town of Bethany at the modern day al-Eizariya.

The town of Bethany at the modern day al-Eizariya.

The Convent of St. Saba (Mar Saba) as seen looking south, built into the cliffside above the Kidron River.

The Convent of St. Saba (Mar Saba) as seen looking south, built into the cliffside above the Kidron River.

A view of the town of Hebron with the Tomb of the Patriarchs, also known as the Mosque of al-Khalil, visible in the middle of the city.

A view of the town of Hebron with the Tomb of the Patriarchs, also known as the Mosque of al-Khalil, visible in the middle of the city.

A view of the town of Nablus and the surrounding hills.

A view of the town of Nablus and the surrounding hills.

The Abisha Scroll, a copy of Samaritan Pentateuch, which is used in the Samaritan synagogue in Nablus.

The Abisha Scroll, a copy of Samaritan Pentateuch, which is used in the Samaritan synagogue in Nablus.

A view of a ruined building, possibly near the Old Tiberias Cemetery in Tiberias, looking south towards the Sea of Galilee.

A view of a ruined building, possibly near the Old Tiberias Cemetery in Tiberias, looking south towards the Sea of Galilee.

A sheer cliff overlooking the Sea of Galilee at the reputed location of Capernaum (Caphar Nahum) at a site known as Khan Minyeh.

A sheer cliff overlooking the Sea of Galilee at the reputed location of Capernaum (Caphar Nahum) at a site known as Khan Minyeh.

The ruins of the Roman temple complex at Baalbek looking north. The exterior wall of the Temple of Bacchus is visible on the right, while the six Corinthian style columns of the Temple of Jupiter are visible on the left.

The ruins of the Roman temple complex at Baalbek looking north. The exterior wall of the Temple of Bacchus is visible on the right, while the six Corinthian style columns of the Temple of Jupiter are visible on the left.

The ruins of the Corinthian style colonade of the Temple of Jupiter at Baalbek looking south, with the Temple of Bacchus, mistakenly identified as a temple to Helios, the sun god, in the background.

The ruins of the Corinthian style colonade of the Temple of Jupiter at Baalbek looking south, with the Temple of Bacchus, mistakenly identified as a temple to Helios, the sun god, in the background.

The northern interior wall of the Temple of Bacchus, misidentified as the Temple of Jupiter, which shows a colonade of Corinthian style columns incorporated into the wall.

The northern interior wall of the Temple of Bacchus, misidentified as the Temple of Jupiter, which shows a colonade of Corinthian style columns incorporated into the wall.

A fountain used for washing hands, face, and feet before prayers, situated in the Mosque of Sultan Hassan in Cairo.

A fountain used for washing hands, face, and feet before prayers, situated in the Mosque of Sultan Hassan in Cairo.

Snow-capped Mount Lebanon (background) as seen from across the village of Ehden looking east.

Snow-capped Mount Lebanon (background) as seen from across the village of Ehden looking east.

A view accross the island of Patmos with the Monastery of St. John the Theologian visible in the upper right.

A view accross the island of Patmos with the Monastery of St. John the Theologian visible in the upper right.

The Galata Tower seen looking northeast past a burial ground. A portion of the old city wall is visible leading toward the tower on the right.

The Galata Tower seen looking northeast past a burial ground. A portion of the old city wall is visible leading toward the tower on the right.

The mausoleum and khanquah of Emir Qawsun taken looking north towards the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha.

The mausoleum and khanquah of Emir Qawsun taken looking north towards the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha.

The partially excavated Sphinx taken looking northwest towards the Great Pyramid (Pyramid of Khufu) with two of the subsidary pyramids visible to the right. Several figures sit on the chest/shoulder of the Sphinx while others look on, one minding a camel.

The partially excavated Sphinx taken looking northwest towards the Great Pyramid (Pyramid of Khufu) with two of the subsidary pyramids visible to the right. Several figures sit on the chest/shoulder of the Sphinx while others look on, one minding a camel.

A view of the Temple of Hathor (bottom left) and Trajan's Kiosk (right), also known as the Pharaoh's bed, looking southeast on the island of Philae.

A view of the Temple of Hathor (bottom left) and Trajan's Kiosk (right), also known as the Pharaoh's bed, looking southeast on the island of Philae.

The ruins of a Greco-Roman style temple at Deir El Aachayer, looking south.

The ruins of a Greco-Roman style temple at Deir El Aachayer, looking south.

A view of a pair of colossal statues depicting Amenhotep III which flank the entrance to the ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III at the Theban Necropolis looking north. Inscriptions in Greek and Latin associate these statues with the mythological king Memnon, giving them their common name. A group of people in Egyptian dress are gathered around the base of the statues.

A view of a pair of colossal statues depicting Amenhotep III which flank the entrance to the ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III at the Theban Necropolis looking north. Inscriptions in Greek and Latin associate these statues with the mythological king Memnon, giving them their common name. A group of people in Egyptian dress are gathered around the base of the statues.

The Erechtheion as seen looking west. On the left side is the Porch of the Maidens (or Caryatid Porch).

The Erechtheion as seen looking west. On the left side is the Porch of the Maidens (or Caryatid Porch).

The main gateway, the first pylon, of the Temple of Horus and Hathor at Idfū (Edfu), decorated with reliefs depicting Ptolemy XII defeating his enemies in the presence of Horus and Hathor. Through the entryway, the entrance to the hypostyle vestibule can be seen through the open center of the Court of Offerings.

The main gateway, the first pylon, of the Temple of Horus and Hathor at Idfū (Edfu), decorated with reliefs depicting Ptolemy XII defeating his enemies in the presence of Horus and Hathor. Through the entryway, the entrance to the hypostyle vestibule can be seen through the open center of the Court of Offerings.

Summary: A selection of Francis Bedford's photographs taken during his accompaniment of the Prince of Wales during his tour of Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Ottoman Turkey, and Greece in 1862. The photographs are accompanied by explanatory text, giving context for each of the sites and scenes displayed. The volume was published following a formal exhibition of Bedford's photographs in an effort to meet popular demand for Bedford's work.

Summary: A selection of Francis Bedford's photographs taken during his accompaniment of the Prince of Wales during his tour of Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Ottoman Turkey, and Greece in 1862. The photographs are accompanied by explanatory text, giving context for each of the sites and scenes displayed. The volume was published following a formal exhibition of Bedford's photographs in an effort to meet popular demand for Bedford's work.

The colonade of the mammisi (birth house), a small interior temple dedicated to the infant Horus, built alongside the Temple of Isis at Philae. The columns feature varied vegetation designs and Hathor-headed capitals. The spaces in between each column are decorated with carved, decorative reliefs, dating at their earliest to the reign of Ptolemy III, with later additions during the reigns of Ptolemy VIII and Ptolemy XII, and the Roman period.

The colonade of the mammisi (birth house), a small interior temple dedicated to the infant Horus, built alongside the Temple of Isis at Philae. The columns feature varied vegetation designs and Hathor-headed capitals. The spaces in between each column are decorated with carved, decorative reliefs, dating at their earliest to the reign of Ptolemy III, with later additions during the reigns of Ptolemy VIII and Ptolemy XII, and the Roman period.

The remains of the Olympeion, or the Temple of Olympian Zeus, looking northwest towards the Acropolis (background), and the Parthenon.

The remains of the Olympeion, or the Temple of Olympian Zeus, looking northwest towards the Acropolis (background), and the Parthenon.

The Partheon as seen looking southeast. The Parthenon sits atop the Athenian Acropolis and was dedicated to Athena Parthenos.

The Partheon as seen looking southeast. The Parthenon sits atop the Athenian Acropolis and was dedicated to Athena Parthenos.

A view of the first pylon leading into the temple at Luxor (Thebes) looking south. A pair of partially exposed statues depicting Ramesses II flank the entrance. Reliefs are carved into the walls of the pylon depicting Ramesses II in battle. Through the gap in the pylon, the minaret of the Abu Haggag Mosque which was established in 640 in a part of the temple previously converted into a Roman church in 395.

A view of the first pylon leading into the temple at Luxor (Thebes) looking south. A pair of partially exposed statues depicting Ramesses II flank the entrance. Reliefs are carved into the walls of the pylon depicting Ramesses II in battle. Through the gap in the pylon, the minaret of the Abu Haggag Mosque which was established in 640 in a part of the temple previously converted into a Roman church in 395.

A view down the Street called Straight towards the Bab Sharqi gate. The buildings on each side of the streets are in ruins, the results of the devastating massacre and riots that took place in 1860 as tensions between the Druze and Christian populations in Damascus peaked.

A view down the Street called Straight towards the Bab Sharqi gate. The buildings on each side of the streets are in ruins, the results of the devastating massacre and riots that took place in 1860 as tensions between the Druze and Christian populations in Damascus peaked.

A view of the Golden Horn (left) and the Bosporus Strait from the top of the Beyazit (Seraskier) Tower. In the center, the Yeni Cami (New Mosque) is visible just to the right of the Galata Bridge.

A view of the Golden Horn (left) and the Bosporus Strait from the top of the Beyazit (Seraskier) Tower. In the center, the Yeni Cami (New Mosque) is visible just to the right of the Galata Bridge.