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Cities and towns in the Bible
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Still imageA money changer and his patrons just inside the Jaffa gate at Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A money changer's shop near the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem, showing a line of waiting patrons.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA money changer's shop near the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem, showing a line of waiting patrons. -
Still imageA poor woman of Zarephath gathering firewood, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A woman gathers firewood near the ruins of the ancient city of Zarephath.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woman gathers firewood near the ruins of the ancient city of Zarephath. -
Still imageAin Karim, supposed birthplace of John the Baptist, among hills S. from Jaffa road
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View from the Jaffa road of ʻEn Kerem (Aim Karim), the supposed birthplace of John the Baptist.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESView from the Jaffa road of ʻEn Kerem (Aim Karim), the supposed birthplace of John the Baptist. -
Still imageAncient "Fountain of the Virgin", where Mary came for water, Nazareth
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The "Fountain of the Virgin" in Nazareth, where Mary came for water.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe "Fountain of the Virgin" in Nazareth, where Mary came for water. -
Still imageAncient pool of Hezekiah — N. E. to Church of Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view down into the Pool of Hezekiah with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the background.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view down into the Pool of Hezekiah with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the background. -
Still imageBeautiful Nazareth; outlook S. from hills above town to historic Esdraelon, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Nazareth looking south from the hilly surroundings.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of Nazareth looking south from the hilly surroundings. -
Still imageBethany, where our Lord was anointed by Mary — S. from eastern slope of Olivet
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The town of Bethany, situated at the base of the Mount of Olives.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe town of Bethany, situated at the base of the Mount of Olives. -
Still imageBethlehem of Judea, the birthplace of Jesus — W. from the Church of Nativity
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A square in the town of Bethlehem to the West of the Church of Nativity.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA square in the town of Bethlehem to the West of the Church of Nativity. -
Still imageCana of Galilee and its well — from the S. — Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Camels drinking from a well at the supposed site of the biblical town of Cana in Galilee.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESCamels drinking from a well at the supposed site of the biblical town of Cana in Galilee. -
Still imageChristian Street — motley life in the Holy City's bazaar district, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Christian Street in Jerusalem showing streetside vendors and crowds.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of Christian Street in Jerusalem showing streetside vendors and crowds. -
Still imageChurch of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, showing the crowds gathered around (and on) the building.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, showing the crowds gathered around (and on) the building. -
Still imageChurch of the Nativity, built where Jesus was born, Bethlehem of Judea
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Church of the Nativity, built on the site of Jesus' birth, with grain vendors selling their wares.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of the Church of the Nativity, built on the site of Jesus' birth, with grain vendors selling their wares. -
Still imageCrowded bazaar and thoroughfare of David Street, view E. to Olivet
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of David Street in Jerusalem, facing East towards the Mount of Olives. Crowds line the street where shops sell their wares.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of David Street in Jerusalem, facing East towards the Mount of Olives. Crowds line the street where shops sell their wares. -
Still imageDamascus Gate in N. wall; S. past Church of Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's city wall.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESView of the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's city wall. -
Still imageDavid's City, Bethlehem, S. E. to Frank Mountain
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across Bethlehem, the city of David, with a view of Frank Mountain in the background.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view across Bethlehem, the city of David, with a view of Frank Mountain in the background. -
Still imageDown the upper Jordan valley, S. W. from Caesarea Philippi on Mount Hermon
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi at the base of Mount Hermon.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi at the base of Mount Hermon. -
Still imageEndor, home of the storied witch, and its broad outlook N. W. over Esdraelon Plain, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The town of Endor where Saul sought a witch to raise the spirit of Samuel.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe town of Endor where Saul sought a witch to raise the spirit of Samuel. -
Still imageFountain of Elisha, miraculously freshened by the prophet, near Jericho
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A reservoir near Jericho identified as the Fount of Elisha (Elijah), where the water was miraculously made fresh by the prophet in the Old Testament.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA reservoir near Jericho identified as the Fount of Elisha (Elijah), where the water was miraculously made fresh by the prophet in the Old Testament. -
Still imageFrom "Little Hermon", N. W. across Esdraelon Plain to Nazareth, among the hills, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the Plains of Esdraelon towards Nazareth.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view across the Plains of Esdraelon towards Nazareth. -
Still imageFrom Mizpah, N. over hill of Gibeon to Ramallah
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View North from Miẓpah over the hill where the ancient city of Gibeon stood, showing the town of Rām Allāh in the background.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESView North from Miẓpah over the hill where the ancient city of Gibeon stood, showing the town of Rām Allāh in the background. -
Still imageFrom Ramah, traditional home of Samuel, N. E. toward Gilead, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the town of Bayt Rīmā which may be the biblical town of Ramah, where Samuel was born.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of the town of Bayt Rīmā which may be the biblical town of Ramah, where Samuel was born. -
Still imageFrom the Temple area (S.W.) over modem Jewish quarter of Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Jewish quarter of Jerusalem as seen through the archways on the temple grounds.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of the Jewish quarter of Jerusalem as seen through the archways on the temple grounds. -
Still imageGarden of Gethsemane and Mount of Olives, from the eastern wall — Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view looking down at the Garden of Gethsemane below the Mount of Olives.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view looking down at the Garden of Gethsemane below the Mount of Olives. -
Still imageGaza, lowland stronghold of the Philistines, from the S. E.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the lowlands with the city of Gaza visible in the distance.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of the lowlands with the city of Gaza visible in the distance. -
Still imageGibeah of Saul, N. from field below the little modern village
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the modern town which stands near the ancient site of Gibeah, the home of Saul, the first king of Israel.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of the modern town which stands near the ancient site of Gibeah, the home of Saul, the first king of Israel. -
Still imageGihon cattle market and Jerusalem's west wall, N. E. from the Bethlehem road
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A cattle market held near Jerusalem's Western city wall on the embankement of the Gihon Spring.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA cattle market held near Jerusalem's Western city wall on the embankement of the Gihon Spring. -
Still imageGreek Church, on supposed site of the synagogue where Christ taught, Nazareth
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An Eastern Orthodox Church in Nazareth, potentially the former site of a synagogue where Jesus taught.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn Eastern Orthodox Church in Nazareth, potentially the former site of a synagogue where Jesus taught. -
Still imageHebron, the home of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, from the E.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the city of Hebron, where Abraham and his sons lived.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESView of the city of Hebron, where Abraham and his sons lived. -
Still imageHill site of ancient Mareshah, S. W. beyond modern Beit Jibrin
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Bet Guvrin (Beit Jibrin) from the hilltop site of the ancient city of Mareshah.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of Bet Guvrin (Beit Jibrin) from the hilltop site of the ancient city of Mareshah. -
Still imageIn the court of a village home — Cana of Galilee, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The stone courtyard of a house in the supposed biblical town of Cana in Galilee.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe stone courtyard of a house in the supposed biblical town of Cana in Galilee. -
Still imageJaffa, the Joppa of the Bible times
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of Jaffa (Joppa, in the Bible) from a boat in the Mediterranean.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESView of Jaffa (Joppa, in the Bible) from a boat in the Mediterranean. -
Still imageJerusalem and the Mount of Olives — E. from the Latin Hospice, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view from Mount Scopus across Jerusalem towards the Mount of Olives with the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) in the middleground.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view from Mount Scopus across Jerusalem towards the Mount of Olives with the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) in the middleground. -
Still imageJerusalem from Mount Scopus at the N. E., showing nearly the whole city
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus, showing the majority of the city in the background.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESView of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus, showing the majority of the city in the background. -
Still imageJerusalem from S., showing Ophel, with Tyropoen and Kedron Valleys
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Jerusalem from the South with the town of Ophel in the middleground and both the Tyropoean and Kedron Valleys.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of Jerusalem from the South with the town of Ophel in the middleground and both the Tyropoean and Kedron Valleys. -
Still imageJerusalem on the W. — view S. from new tower over the walls
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of Jerusalem's Western city wall, facing south, showing the Tower of David (now an archaeological museum).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESView of Jerusalem's Western city wall, facing south, showing the Tower of David (now an archaeological museum). -
Still imageJerusalem, "beautiful for situation", from S. E., showing Temple site
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Jerusalem from the Southeast showing the Temple site. The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) can be seen in the middleground.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of Jerusalem from the Southeast showing the Temple site. The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) can be seen in the middleground. -
Still imageJerusalem, from across the Valley of Hinnom to Olivet, looking N. E
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Jerusalem, Mount Zion, and the Mount of Olives from the hill where Judas Iscariot supposedly made the deal to betray Jesus, the "Hill of Evil Counsel."Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of Jerusalem, Mount Zion, and the Mount of Olives from the hill where Judas Iscariot supposedly made the deal to betray Jesus, the "Hill of Evil Counsel." -
Still imageJerusalem, the City of the Great King, from Mount of Olives
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, clearly showing the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) in the middleground and a Russian [Orthodox?] Church in the foreground.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, clearly showing the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) in the middleground and a Russian [Orthodox?] Church in the foreground. -
Still imageJerusalem, the center of Christian history, seen W. from tower on Olivet
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, showing the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) in the background.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, showing the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) in the background. -
Still imageKirjath-jearim, long the resting-place of the sacred Ark
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of Kirjath-jearim (Abu Ghaush), the resting place of the Ark of the Covenant before David retrieved it.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESView of Kirjath-jearim (Abu Ghaush), the resting place of the Ark of the Covenant before David retrieved it. -
Still imageLittle folks studying at the village school in Samuel's home town, Ramah
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A class of children learning Arabic in the town of Bayt Rīmā.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA class of children learning Arabic in the town of Bayt Rīmā. -
Still imageLooking S. E. from Mizpah to Jerusalem four miles away
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View to the Southeast from Miẓpah towards Jerusalem.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESView to the Southeast from Miẓpah towards Jerusalem. -
Still imageMain street of Bethlehem, leading from the Church of Nativity, looking N. W.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The main street of Bethlehem, looking towards the Church of the Nativity.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe main street of Bethlehem, looking towards the Church of the Nativity. -
Still imageMizpah from the southwest, an old center of Hebrew history
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the town of Miẓpah from the Southwest.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESView of the town of Miẓpah from the Southwest. -
Still imageModein, the home of Judas Maccabeus, view S. E. toward Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the village of Modi'in (Modein), home and presumed burial site of Judas Maccabaeus.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESView of the village of Modi'in (Modein), home and presumed burial site of Judas Maccabaeus. -
Still imageModern Jericho and its gardens, with traditional Mount of Temptation at N. W.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the modern city of Jericho where it sits beneath the "Mount of Temptation" (Mount Quarantania).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of the modern city of Jericho where it sits beneath the "Mount of Temptation" (Mount Quarantania). -
Still imageNazareth, the home of the Child Jesus — from the N. E
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Nazareth looking southwest.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of Nazareth looking southwest. -
Still imageOld Gate to Caesarea Philippi, at the foot of Mount Hermon
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the old gate into the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of the old gate into the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi. -
Still imageOld road from Jericho to Ai (west), among the hills of Benjamin, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The road leding from the ancient city of Jericho to the biblical city of Ai.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe road leding from the ancient city of Jericho to the biblical city of Ai. -
Still imagePan's Grotto and the Tomb of St. George (El Khadir) at Caesarea Philippi
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A 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. -
Still imagePass of Upper Beth-horon from S., scene of Hebrew victories
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of Upper Beth-horon (Beit Horon) showing the pass where Judas Maccabaeus and Joshua each fought a battle.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESView of Upper Beth-horon (Beit Horon) showing the pass where Judas Maccabaeus and Joshua each fought a battle. -
Still imagePlain of the Jordan — S. E. from the ruins of ancient Jericho
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the northern edge of the Dead Sea towards the ruins of the ancient city of Jericho.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view across the northern edge of the Dead Sea towards the ruins of the ancient city of Jericho. -
Still imagePlate 11: Yâfa, The Ancient Joppa from the West
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A view across scrubland of the city of Jaffa (Yafo) looking west.A view across scrubland of the city of Jaffa (Yafo) looking west. -
Still imagePlate 12: Upper Beth Horon
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A 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. -
Still imagePlate 13: Gibeon, El Jib
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A 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. -
Still imagePlate 25: Bethlehem, The Shepherds' Field
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894The terraced Shepherds' Fields of Bethlehem.The terraced Shepherds' Fields of Bethlehem. -
Still imagePlate 26: Bethany, General View from the East
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894The town of Bethany at the modern day al-Eizariya.The town of Bethany at the modern day al-Eizariya. -
Still imagePlate 28: Hebron, The Town showing the Great Mosk
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A 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. -
Still imagePlate 32: Khan Minyeh the reputed Site of Ancient Capernaum
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A 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. -
Still imageRocky Bethel and its olive groves, from the south, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Bethel showing the olive groves and terraced hillsides designed to hold water.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of Bethel showing the olive groves and terraced hillsides designed to hold water. -
Still imageRuined houses and public buildings recently excavated at old Megiddo
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The ruins of the biblical city of Megiddo.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe ruins of the biblical city of Megiddo. -
Still imageRuins of Jericho, showing buildings Oeft) and city wall (right)
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the ruins of ancient Jericho showing some of the buildings and a section of the city wall.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of the ruins of ancient Jericho showing some of the buildings and a section of the city wall. -
Still imageShattered remnants of old Chorazin; view S. over
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The site of the ancient city of Chorazin (Korazim) on the Sea of Galilee.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe site of the ancient city of Chorazin (Korazim) on the Sea of Galilee. -
Still imageShechem, an early center of Hebrew history, looking S. W. from Mount Ebal
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the city of Nablus, at the site of the biblical city of Shechem, as seen from the slopes of Mount Ebal.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of the city of Nablus, at the site of the biblical city of Shechem, as seen from the slopes of Mount Ebal. -
Still imageShechem, where the Hebrew empire was divided. E. past Mount Ebal
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the city of Nablus, at the site of the biblical city of Shechem, from the outskirts.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of the city of Nablus, at the site of the biblical city of Shechem, from the outskirts. -
Still imageShiloh, scene of old religious assemblies, from the S. E., Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The remnants of the biblical city of Shiloh amongst the hills.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe remnants of the biblical city of Shiloh amongst the hills. -
Still imageThe "New" Calvary, outside the Damascus Gate, from the northern wall
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view from just outside the Damascus Gate of the Hill of Cavalry where Jesus was crucified.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view from just outside the Damascus Gate of the Hill of Cavalry where Jesus was crucified. -
Still imageThe Bazaar of Jaffa on a market day
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the Jaffa bazaar from above.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESView of the Jaffa bazaar from above. -
Still imageThe Jaffa Gate — from outside — Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the Jaffa Gate from the inside of the city wall.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESView of the Jaffa Gate from the inside of the city wall. -
Still imageThe Jordan's main source — one of the world's largest springs—at Dan
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A spring which feeds the Jordan River near the site of the biblical city of Dan.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA spring which feeds the Jordan River near the site of the biblical city of Dan. -
Still imageThe King's Pool, the ancient reservoir in the heart of Hebron
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the "King's Pool," a reservoir in the center of Hebron.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of the "King's Pool," a reservoir in the center of Hebron. -
Still imageThe Mound of Megiddo, from the S. E., Samaria, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the mountain where the biblical city of Megiddo stood.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of the mountain where the biblical city of Megiddo stood. -
Still imageThe Shephelah and Philistine plain W. from Tell San-dahannah
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the central lowlands, or the Shephelah, from the site of the ancient city of Mareshah.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view across the central lowlands, or the Shephelah, from the site of the ancient city of Mareshah. -
Still imageThe Street called Straight in Damascus
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A 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. -
Still imageThe Valley of the Kedron and village of Siloam
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the village of Siloam in the Valley of Kedron (Kidron) with Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives in the background.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view of the village of Siloam in the Valley of Kedron (Kidron) with Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives in the background. -
Still imageThe village of Am was (Emmaus)
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the town of Amwas (ʻImwās) in Palestine. This slide identifies it with Emmaus, but current scholarship supports that this is likely not the site of the ancient biblical city.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESView of the town of Amwas (ʻImwās) in Palestine. This slide identifies it with Emmaus, but current scholarship supports that this is likely not the site of the ancient biblical city. -
Still imageTombs of the Prophets, in the King's Dale, Valley of Kedron, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The tombs of the Prophets, located in the King's Dale area of the Valley of Kedron (Kidron) near Jerusalem.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe tombs of the Prophets, located in the King's Dale area of the Valley of Kedron (Kidron) near Jerusalem. -
Still imageTraditional Capernaum, Christ's home by the Sea of Galilee
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The site of the biblical city of Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe site of the biblical city of Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee. -
Still imageVillage of Nain, and Mount Tabor, looking N. E., Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The village of Nein (Nain) with a view of Mount Tabor in the background.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe village of Nein (Nain) with a view of Mount Tabor in the background. -
Still imageW. over Sea of Galilee, from above Kersa (Gergesa) to Horns of Hattin
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the Sea of Galilee from the site of the biblical town of Gergesa (Kursi) to the Horns of Hattin.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA view across the Sea of Galilee from the site of the biblical town of Gergesa (Kursi) to the Horns of Hattin. -
Still imageWork and play beside leafy booths; Caesarea Philippi, foot of Mount Hermon
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A woman and child stand amongst the buildings of the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woman and child stand amongst the buildings of the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi.