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Herbert Kitchener and others in Western Palestine
Herbert Kitchener (later Lord Kitchener, 1850-1916) and others inside their tent whilst on a mapping survey of Western Palestine (Israel, West Bank and Gaza today) for the Palestine Exploration Fund. Kitchener was an officer in the Royal Engineers at the time. Date: 1875
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1875 Bank Colonialism Engineers Exploration Fund Gaza Herbert Israel Kitchener Mapping Palestine Survey Tent Territory
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring an intriguing historical image of Sir Herbert Kitchener and his team during a mapping survey for the Palestine Exploration Fund in Western Palestine, circa 1880. This captivating photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings a piece of history right to your hands. Perfect for tea or coffee breaks, these high-quality mugs are a great conversation starter and a thoughtful gift for history buffs and collectors. Each mug is expertly printed with vibrant, long-lasting colors to ensure your image remains clear and crisp, making every sip an educational and enjoyable experience.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment during the late 1870s when Sir Herbert Kitchener, a young officer in the Royal Engineers, and his team embarked on a groundbreaking mapping survey of Western Palestine for the Palestine Exploration Fund. The scene inside their tent, located in what is now Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, exudes an air of Victorian-era exploration and colonial ambition. Kitchener, who would later become Lord Kitchener and a prominent figure in British politics, is seen here surrounded by his colleagues, all intently focused on their maps and surveying instruments. The terrain outside their tent is arid and rugged, a stark contrast to the cozy interior of their temporary shelter. The Holy Land, steeped in history and religious significance, was a place of great interest to European explorers and colonizers in the late 19th century. The Palestine Exploration Fund, a British organization dedicated to the study and preservation of the archaeology and geography of the Holy Land, had sent Kitchener and his team to survey the territory and create detailed maps of the region. Their work would prove invaluable for future British colonial endeavors and the development of infrastructure in the area. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, revealing the determination and curiosity of the explorers who ventured into the Middle East during the Victorian era. The image also serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious history of Western influence in the region, which continues to shape the world today.
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