The Dance of Dervishes, c1870. Artist: W ForrestThe Dance of Dervishes, c1870. Whirling dance and practice of the Mevlevi Order in Turkey
The Sunset Prayer in the Desert, c1913. Artist: Charles JS MakinThe Sunset Prayer in the Desert, c1913. From With Pen and Camera in Three Continents by Charles J. S. Makin, F.I.C. F.C.S. [The Tribune Publishing Company, London, 1913]
Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480. Creator: BihzadDancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480
Mosaic from the portico of the Generalife, 1907. Creator: UnknownMosaic from the portico of the Generalife, 1907. Intricate geometric patterns on tiles, palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century
Muslims at prayer, Algeria, 1920. Artist: Biskra FrechonMuslims at prayer, Algeria, 1920. A print from Customs of the World, Hutchinson and Company, 1920
Hadgi (Mecca pilgrims) encamped near Antioch, on the banks of the Orontes, Turkey, 1841. Artist: Henry AdlardHadgi (Mecca pilgrims) encamped near Antioch, on the banks of the Orontes, Turkey, 1841. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume I, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co
The Mosque and Gate of Victory, Fatehpur Sikri, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam MurrayThe Mosque and Gate of Victory, Fatehpur Sikri, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]
Reciting Poetry in a Garden, Iran, first quarter 17th century. Creator: UnknownReciting Poetry in a Garden, Iran, first quarter 17th century
Gate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Creator: David RobertsGate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Arc (or Gate) of the Ears, also known as the Bib-Arrambla Gate, in Granada, Andalusia, Spain
Jezzar Pasha mosque, Acre, Palestine, c1930s. Artist: Donald McLeishJezzar Pasha mosque, Acre, Palestine, c1930s. The mosque was built by Ahmed al-Jezzar, Ottoman governor of Acre and Galilee, in 1781
[RAYY, Tower of Toghrul, 1139. ], 1840s-60s. Creator: Possibly by Luigi Pesce[RAYY, Tower of Toghrul, 1139.], 1840s-60s
Indian marble inlay, (1898). Creator: UnknownIndian marble inlay, (1898). Figs 1 to 9: Marble marquetry from the mausoleums of the Shah Jehan and the Begum Mumtaz-i-Mahal...It is to the [17th century] that the marble-marquetries from the Mogul
Plan of the Alhambra Palace at Granada, 19th century, (1907). Creator: UnknownPlan of the Alhambra Palace at Granada, 19th century, (1907). Ground plan of the palace and fortress complex at the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century
The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. The Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778 was a Basque ambush of Charlemagnes army which resulted in the death of Roland who became iconic in medieval
The Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 1895. Creator: UnknownThe Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 1895. The great marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan (1592-1666), Mughal emperor, for his wife Arjumand Banu Begam (d1631) called Mumtaz Mahal (Favourite of the Palace)
Mohammed Alim Khan, the last Emir of Bukhara, 1911. Artist: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-GorskyMohammed Alim Khan, the last Emir of Bukhara, 1911. The Emirate of Bukhara was established in 1785. Mohammed Alim Khan (1880-1944) claimed to be a direct descendant of Ghengis Khan
The Entry of Mehmet II into Constantinople, 1876. Artist: Jean Joseph Benjamin ConstantThe Entry of Mehmet II into Constantinople, 1876. The capital of the Eastern Roman Empire since the 4th century AD, Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turkish army commanded by Sultan Mehmet II in
Hat from Fruit of Islam uniform, 1950-1959. Creator: UnknownThe Fruit of Islam (FOI) is the security and disciplinary wing of the Nation of Islam, an African American movement and organisation, founded in 1930
Cap from Fruit of Islam uniform, ca. 1960. Creator: UnknownNavy blue cap with black patent leather bill; Nation of Islam crescent moon and star present at front center. The Fruit of Islam (FOI) is the security and disciplinary wing of the Nation of Islam
Bowl with a Majlis Scene by a Pond, Iran, dated A. H. 582 / A. D. 1186. Creator: Abu ZaydBowl with a Majlis Scene by a Pond, Iran, dated A.H. 582/ A.D. 1186. Abu Zayd, a proficient poet, composed at least one of the love poems inscribed on this bowl
Sprinkler, Iran, 19th century. Creator: UnknownSprinkler, Iran, 19th century. Qajar-period glass vessel
Twelve-Pointed Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, dated A. H. 846 / A. D. 1442-43. Creator: UnknownTwelve-Pointed Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, dated A.H. 846/ A.D. 1442-43
Tombeaux Musulmans a Siout, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du CampTombeaux Musulmans a Siout, 1849-50
Dancing Dervishes, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610; verso: ca. 1530-50
Studies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersStudies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Roman Catholic Tamil man, Sinhalese man, Muslim man. Tscheddy Mam (Tamile) (Romische Katholik), Singhalese, Mohamedaner
Arab-Moorish architectural decoration, (1898). Creator: UnknownArab-Moorish architectural decoration, (1898). Arabian-Moresque - Architectonic Ornament - Fig 1: Panel from the Alhambra [Granada, Spain]. Fig 2: Decoration in stone above a door in Cairo
House of Sanchez, c1830, (1907). Creator: UnknownHouse of Sanchez, c1830, (1907). Building in the grounds of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century
Details of the upper part of Lindarajas Balcony, 1907. Creator: UnknownDetails of the upper part of " Lindaraja s" Balcony, 1907. Detail of interior decoration, Court of the Lindaraja, palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain
Part of ceiling of the Portico of the Court of the Fish Pond, 1907. Creator: UnknownPart of ceiling of the Portico of the Court of the Fish Pond, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century
From the entrance to the Divan, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Creator: UnknownFrom the entrance to the Divan, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century
Ornaments on panel, Hall of Ambassadors, 1907. Creator: UnknownOrnaments on panels, Hall of Ambassadors, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century
Entrance to the Court of the Lions, 19th century, (1907). Creator: UnknownEntrance to the Court of the Lions, 19th century, (1907). Courtyard in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century
Mosaics in the Baths, 1907. Creator: UnknownMosaics in the Baths, 1907. Intricate geometric patterns on tiles, palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century
Interior View, Taken from the Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Creator: UnknownInterior View, Taken from the Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century
View in the Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Creator: UnknownView in the Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century
Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Creator: UnknownHall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century
Albert Frederick Calvert in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, 1907. Creator: UnknownAlbert Frederick Calvert in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, 1907. Portrait of Australian traveller and author Calvert (1872-1946) wearing oriental dress and smoking a huqqa
Windows in the Alcove, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Creator: UnknownWindows in the Alcove, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century
The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 1890. An Islamic shrine on Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, initially completed in 691-92 under orders of Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik
A Turkish pedlar, 1912. Artist: SebahA Turkish pedlar, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]
Setting for Scheherazade, 1910. Artist: Leon BakstSetting for Scheherazade, 1910. Scheherazade is a ballet based on the legendary Arabic queen and the storyteller of One Thousand and One Nights. From The Studio Volume 118
Terrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. Artist: John LeechTerrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. A satirical illustration of Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in battle
Sher Ali Khan, Emir of Afghanistan, (1900). Sher Ali Khan (1824-1879) was the ruler of Afghanistan when the Second Anglo-Afghan War broke out in 1878
Jahangir and Prince Khurram with Nur Jahan, c1624-1625. Indian miniature painting. Nur Jahan (1577-1645) was the twentieth and favourite wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir (1569-1628)
Iron helmet with calligraphic silver damascening decoration, Turkish (Mamluk), 15th century
Islamic prayer Kilim, date unknown. Made of wool and originating in the Balkans or Turkey
View near Ispahan; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin VamberyView near Ispahan; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. [Camels and ancient building near the city of Isfahan in Iran]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
La Giralda at Seville;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. Creator: Gustave DoréLa Giralda at Seville; An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. [Tower originally built as a minaret; a Renaissance-style belfry was added later
