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Palestine Through the Stereoscope
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Still image"By the side of still waters" — on the Plain of Jezreel, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of sheperds with their flocks resting beside a stream on the Plains of Esdraelon. -
Still image"Joseph’s Well" — Dothan, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A well known as "Joseph's Well" that sits along the main caravan route between Damascus and Egypt. -
Still image"Roses of Sharon", on the Plain of Sharon
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the Plains of Sharon, showing a patch of the plant, Rose of Sharon. -
Still image"The Tomb of our Lord", New Calvary, outside of Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An interior view of a rock-hewn tomb outside of Jerusalem, proported to be the tomb where Jesus was laid after his crucifixion. -
Still image"Unclean! Unclean!" Wretched lepers outside Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Three individuals suffering from leprosy beg for alms near the Garden of Gethsemane. -
Still imageA Bedouin boy and his mother at a camp in the wilderness
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A family of Bedouin nomads standing before their tent which has bee pitched in a ravine between Hebron and the Dead Sea. -
Still imageA Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A woman drawing water at Jacob's Well. -
Still imageA caravan of camels in the narrow road approaching Jaffa
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A caravan of camels and traders on the road into Jaffa. -
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. -
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. -
Still imageA shepherd in David's home-country leading flock over Judean hills
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A shepherd leading a flock through a valley path near Bethlehem and the site of Tekoa. -
Still imageA threshing floor in the hills of Galilee — the women winnowing
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Women winnowing the harvest using oxen. -
Still imageA tomb with the stone rolled away (Tomb of the Kings), Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An interior view of a rock-hewn tomb outside of Jerusalem. -
Still imageAbana River, the sweet waters of Damascus, Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Barada River (Abana River) which passes through one of the suburbs of Damascus. -
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. -
Still imageAn Oriental feast of rice and lamb at Beeroth, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A group of men shares a meal of lamb and rice. -
Still imageAn Oriental room on two levels, where honored guests "go up higher", Damascus
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An interior view of a building in Damascus showing a room where a portion of the floor has been raised for "honored" guests. -
Still imageAnathoth, Jeremiah's home town — N.E. toward Jordan and Gilead, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the town of Anathoth (ʻAnātā) from the foot of Mount Scopus. -
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. -
Still imageAncient citadel in the sea, at Sidon, Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The ancient citadel set out into the Mediterranean Sea in the city of Sidon. -
Still imageAncient olive trees, Garden of Gethsemane, near Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Inside the Garden of Gesthemane, a monk inspects some of the plants, and ancient olive tree in the background. -
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. -
Still imageAncient royal city of Samaria, where Philip preached Christ, looking W.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The ruins of the ancient city of Samaria, the capital of the norhern Kingdom of Israel. -
Still imageAncient tree traditionally known as Abraham's Oak, near Hebron
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An ancient oak tree which grows outside of Hebron, traditionally known as "Abraham's Oak." -
Still imageArabs and their tents in Wilderness of Tekoa; outlook E. to Bethlehem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Some Bedouins settled in the desert near the biblical site of Takoa to the North of Bethlehem, their tents visible in the background. -
Still imageBaalbek and plain between the Lebanons; view N. from town, Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the city of Baʻlabakk (Baalbek) with the ruins of the old, Greek city in the background. -
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Still imageBarley harvest near Bethlehem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Workers bringing in the barley harvest outside of Bethlehem. -
Still imageBeautiful Mosque el-Aksa, S. from the Temple area, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the temple grounds with visitors, Masjid al-Aqṣá (Al-Aqsa Mosque) 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. -
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. -
Still imageBethlehem and Vicinity
A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Bethlehem and the surrounding areas. -
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. -
Still imageBeyrout, the prosperous Christian seaport, N. E. from harbor toward Lebanon Mountains
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The seaport in Beirut (Bayrout) with views of a variety of boats and ships. -
Still imageBread-making in the court of a Syrian home, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Three women prepare bread to bake in a stone or clay oven placed in the courtyard of a home. -
Still imageBridegroom and friends going to fetch the bride, Ramallah
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A procession of a bridesgroom and his friends along a street in the city of Ramallah to collect the bride. -
Still imageBroad, sunny Plain of Esdraelon and Mount Carmel, W. from Mount Gilboa
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the Plains of Esdraelon from Mount Gilboa towards Mount Carmel. -
Still imageBuildings and traffic to-day on the street called "Straight", in Damascus
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A street view of Damascus showing various shops and storefronts. -
Still imageCaesarea, where Paul was tried before Felix, Festus and Agrippa
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the town of Caesarea on the Mediterranean Sea. -
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. -
Still imageCarpenter shop at Nazareth
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A carpenters' shop in Nazareth. -
Still imageCedars of Lebanon — once mighty groves that supplied wood for Solomon's Temple
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A grove of cedars growing below the slopes of a mountain in Lebanon. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Still imageChurning butter in a goatskin, Beeroth, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A family sits outside of their home, the woman churning butter in a goatskin bag. -
Still imageColossal remnants of the Sun Temple, grandest of antiquity, Baalbek, Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The remaining columns of the massive Greco-Roman "Temple of the Sun," which at various times was used to venerate Helios and Jupiter. The temple was built on the site of an older, Canaanite temple to Baal. -
Still imageCoptic pilgrims from Egypt, bathing in the holy waters of the Jordan
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Pilgrims of the Coptic Church who have traveled from Egypt bathe in the waters of the Jordan River. -
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. -
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. -
Still imageDamascus and its gardens — from the N. W. — Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Damascus from the outskirts of the city, showing the vast gardens. -
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. -
Still imageDevout pilgrims carrying a great cross through the Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A procession of pilgrims carrying a cross along the Via Dolorosa. -
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. -
Still imageEaster procession of Greek Patriarch, entering Church of Holy Sepulchre
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A procession of Eastern Orthodox clergymen into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. -
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. -
Still imageEs Salt, from the south; a Peraean town still full of homes and business
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Al-Salt (Salṭ), a city in Jordan, which lies in the region once known as Paraea (Parea). -
TextExplainations of Map System
A document explaining how to read various symbols and markings on the maps which accompany the steroscopic views of Palestine. -
Still imageFertile plain of Dothan, S. W. from hill where the town stood in Elisha's day, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the plains of Dothan as seen from the hill site where the city of Dothan once stood. -
Still imageFishermen mending nets at Jordan's entrance into Sea of Galilee— (view S.)
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Fishermen on the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee mend their nets. -
Still imageFishermen on the Sea of Galilee, and distant hills of the Gadarenes
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Fishermen out on the Sea of Galilee in their sailboats. -
Still imageFollowers of Peter's old trade emptying nets on shore of Galilee— (S. W.)
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Fishermen emptying their nets on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. -
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. -
Still imageFour thousand years unchanged — patriarchal life in Palestine to-day
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the tents of nomads pitched across a plain in northern Israel. -
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. -
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. -
Still imageFrom Olivet E. over the Wilderness, Jordan Valley and Dead Sea to Moab
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the Jordan River Valley and the Dead Sea toward the ancient kingdom of Moab. -
Still imageFrom Olivet S. over Judean hills to Frank Mountain
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the landscape towards Frank Mountain. -
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. -
Still imageFrom Ramoth Gilead : N. W. over Jordan valley toward distant Carmel, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view from Al-Salt (Salṭ) across the Jordan River Valley with Mount Carmel barely visible in the background. -
Still imageFrom lonely Machaerus — John's prison — W. across Dead Sea to Judea
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Dead Sea from the hilltop ruins of Machaerus, the biblical prison fortress where John the Baptist was sent by the younger Herod. -
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. -
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. -
Still imageGathering tares from wheat, in the stony fields of Bethel, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Workers make their way through the wheat fields and removing vetch (tare) plants. -
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. -
Still imageGerizim and hills of southern Samaria; S. from Mount Ebal over Sychar
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Mount Gerizim as seen from the side of Mount Ebal in the Samaria region. -
Still imageGethsemane road to St. Stephen's Gate, thronged with pilgrims; W. from Olivet to Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Crowds of pilgrims making their way up the road from Gethsemane towards the Lion's Gate (St. Stephen's Gate) and into Jerusalem. -
Still imageGezer from N. W.. site of Canaanite and Maccabean forts
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View from the Northwest of the archaeological site at Gezer with the remnants of the Canaanite and later Maccabean fortress. -
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. -
Still imageGideon's Spring, Mount Gilboa, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Visitors at Gideon's Spring on Mount Gilboa. -
Still imageGideon's battlefield and Hill of Moreh, N. from Jezreel, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Hill of Moreh and the Plains of Esdraelon. -
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. -
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. -
Still imageHaifa and the Bay of Akka, E. from Mount Carmel, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The city of Haifa as seen from the side of Mount Carmel. -
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. -
Still imageHerod's Temple — reproduction of the famous Schick model at Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A model of Herod's Temple designed by Conrad Schick. -
Still imageHerod's street of columns — the remains of magnificent Samaria, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Columns lining a road leading to the ancient city of Samaria, presumably raised by Herod the Great. -
Still imageHill country of Ephraim, from near Bethel, N. W. over Ain Jebrud
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A man surveys the hilly landscape surrounding the town of Ein Yarbrud (Ain Jebrud) near Bethel. -
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. -
Still imageHills and fields of Judea, N. from Bethlehem, showing road to Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view to the North of Bethlehem looking back towards Jerusalem. -
Still imageIn beautiful Lebanon, E. over upper Jordan valley to Mount Hermon
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Mount Hermon from across the Jordan River Valley. -
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. -
Still imageInside a Jewish synagogue, showing Holy Place and reader's platform
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Interior view of a synagogue showing the reader's platform. -
Still imageInside the court of an Oriental inn, Tiberias
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The courtyard of the Oriental Inn in the fishing town of Tiberias. -
Still imageJaffa
A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Jaffa. -
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. -
Still imageJerash (Gerasa) in eastern Gilead; looking N. over Roman ruins, Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the ancient city of Gerasa near modern Jerash in Jordan showing the ruined remnants of a Greco-Roman city. -
Still imageJericho and Surroundings
Bormay & Co. Engravers, N.Y.A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Jericho and the surrounding areas. -
Still imageJerusalem and Vicinity
A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Jerusalem and the surrounding areas. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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). -
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. -
Still imageJerusalem, Mt. of Olives and Bethany
A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Jerusalem and the surrounding areas. -
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." -
![A 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.](https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/omekacloud-main/large/P_MSS001_B02_I032/P_MSS001_B02_I032_P001_PROD.jpg)
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. -
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. -
Still imageJordan Valley and distant Moab, E. from old Jericho-Jerusalem road
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the Jordan River Valley towards the ancient Moab kingdom. -
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. -
Still imageLife on the shore of Galilee, at Tiberias
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The shore of the Sea of Galilee in the fishing town of Tiberias where fishermen are selling their catch. -
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. -
Still imageLooking N. E. from the Mount of Beatitudes to Sea of Galilee
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view down to the Sea of Galilee from the Mount of Beatitudes. -
Still imageLooking S. E. along the eastern shore of Galilee, where the draught of fishes was taken
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Fishermen setting out from the shore into the Sea of Galilee. -
Still imageLooking S. E. from Mizpah to Jerusalem four miles away
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View to the Southeast from Miẓpah towards Jerusalem. -
Still imageLooking S. from Mount Tabor to the Hill of Moreh, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view from Mount Tabor towards the Hill of Morah. -
Still imageLower Galilee, N. E. from Mount Tabor, past Horns of Hattin to Upper Galilee
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Lower Galilee from Mount Tabor, past the "Horns of Hattin." -
Still imageLower bed of the Jordan, N. W. from Moab cliffs to Judean Highlands
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Lower Jordan River showing dense plant growth on the banks. -
Still imageLydda, the Old Testament "Lod"
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the city of Lydda (Lod, in the Old Testament) showing two residents atop a building with the city stretching out behind them. -
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. -
Still imageMarvelous gorge of Brook Cherith and old Convent
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the gorge carved by the Cherith Brook (Qilṭ Wadi) through the desert, with a small monastery attributed to Elijah tucked in one of the bends. -
Still imageMizpah from the southwest, an old center of Hebrew history
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View 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. -
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). -
Still imageModern Jerusalem
A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Jerusalem and the surrounding areas. -
Still imageMosque Machpelah, the traditional burial-place of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A mosque which not stands on the burial place of Abraham and his sons, known as the Tomb of the Patriarchs, in Hebron. -
Still imageMount Gerizim, where Samaritans worshipped, S. W. from entrance to Jacob's Well, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view looking out across ruins from Jacob's Well toward Mount Gerizim. -
Still imageMount Gilboa and Valley of Jezreel, the scene of Saul's defeat — from the citadel, Bethshan, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Mount Gilboa and the Plains of Esdraelon near the city of Bet Sheʼan. -
Still imageMt. Nebo from Wady Ayun Musa, showing road to Jordan, Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view down to the Valley of Moses' Spring (Wadi Ayun Musa) from Mount Nebo in Jordan. -
Still imageN. from Gilboa over Jezreel Plain to the Sea of Galilee, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the Plains of Esdraelon towards the Sea of Galilee. -
Still imageNazareth (En-Nazira)
Williams Engraving Co., N.Y.A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Nazareth and surrounding areas. -
Still imageNazareth, the home of the Child Jesus — from the N. E
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A 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. -
Still imageOld Temple grounds with Olivet and the Bethany road at the E., Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the temple grounds with visitors, the Mount of Olives visible in the background. -
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. -
Still imageOn the north shore of the Dead Sea looking S. W.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the Dead Sea from its northern shore. -
Still imagePalestine
A map showing all the areas of Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, and Syria where stereoscopic images were taken. -
TextPalestine Through the Stereoscope
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A guidebook directing readers through a tour of the Holy Land. The book is meant to be used in conjunction with a set of stereoscopic slides which give readers a more in depth and visual compliment to the text. -
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. -
Still imagePicturesque Palestine — the Wilderness of the Scapegoat
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the hilly deserts, known as the Wilderness of the Scapegoat after the Old Testament story of the scapegoat on the Day of the Atonement. -
Still imagePilgrims in the Temple area; N. from el-Aksa to Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A crowd of Muslim pilrgims gathered on the temple grounds before the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) as seen from Masjid al-Aqṣá (Al-Aqsa Mosque). -
Still imagePlain of Gennesaret and Sea of Galilee, N. from above Magdala to Upper Galilee
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Plains of Gennesaret and the Sea of Galilee with the town of Migdal (Magdala) in the middleground. -
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. -
Still imagePlain of the upper Jordan, N. from near Lake Huleh to Mount Hermon
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across Lake Hula (now the Hula Valley) toward Mount Hermon. -
Still imagePlowing in the fertile Plain of Sharon, Lydda
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Two farmers plowing a field with oxen and a camel. -
Still imageRelief map of Palestine by the Palestine Ex. Soc.—vertical scale 3 1/2 times greater than horizontal
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of a relief map prepared by the Palestine Exploration Society depicting the topography of Palestine and identifying various notable locations. -
Still imageRiver Kishon, where Ehjah slew the prophets of Baal; and Mount Carmel beyond
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A bend in the Kishon River with Mount Carmel visible in the background. -
Still imageRock of Elijah's altar on Mount Carmel; view over Esdraelon Plain
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the rook of Elijah's altar on the slopes of Mount Carmel. -
Still imageRock-hewn tomb in cliff outside Jerusalem — possible tomb of Jesus
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An example of a rock-hewn tomb outside of Jerusalem, proposed to be the tomb where Jesus was laid after his crucifixion. -
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. -
Still imageRoman bridge over Hasbany River, on the Jerusalem-to-Damascus highway
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A roman bridge spanning the Hasbany (Hasbani) River. -
Still imageRuined houses and public buildings recently excavated at old Megiddo
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The 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. -
Still imageRuins of ancient Tyre, wonderful fulfilment of prophecy (Ezekiel xxvi-xxvii)
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A fisherman with his net beside the partially submerged columns that mark the ancient remnants of the city of Tyre. -
Still imageSamaria (Sebastie)
Bormay & Co. Engravers, N.Y.A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Samaria Region. -
Still imageSamaria's magnificent basilica with apse at farther end, seen from S. W.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Columns remaining in the ruins of the Temple of Augustus, built by Herod the Great, including the altar. -
Still imageSamaria, once proud and beautiful center of northern kingdom, seen from S., Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A woman sitting on a donkey beneath an ancient archway, a city visible on a hill behind her. -
Still imageSamaritan High Priest, and old Pentateuch roll at Shechem, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A Samaritan rabbi showing a traditional Torah scroll in its case. -
Still imageScene of Goliath's defeat. Valley of Elah (N. W.)
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Valley of Elah (Ella Valley), the biblical site of the battle between David and Goliath. -
Still imageScene of Jonathan's victory at Michmash, Wady es Suweinit, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the valley in which Jonathan won his victory at Michmash. -
Still imageSection of Galilee
Bormay & Co. Engravers, N.Y.A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Galilee. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Still imageSheikh el Rachid and his escort, most famous Bedouins of Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A group of mounted Bedouins carrying longspears, the leader identified as "Sheikh El Raschid." -
Still imageShepherds in the "Field of the Shepherds" — Bethlehem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Shepherds with a sheep in the field where the shepherds were visited by an angel announcing the birth of Jesus. -
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. -
Still imageSolomon's Stables, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of "Solomon's Stables", a vaulted space beneath the Temple Mount. Today, it has been refurbished as the El-Marwani Mosque. -
Still imageSolomon's Temple — the famous Schick model
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A model of Solomon's Temple designed by Conrad Schick. -
Still imageSouth from Engedi along the Dead Sea shore to Jebel Usdum (Salt Mountain)
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view south from the city of Engedi (ʻEn Gedi) towards Jebel Usdun (Salt Mountain or Mount Sodom). -
Still imageSt. Stephen's Gate, eastern doorway of Jerusalem — from without
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View from outside the city of the Lion's Gate (St. Stephen's Gate) in the city wall of Jerusalem with crowds of Muslims leaving the city to visit the resting place of Moses. -
Still imageStately stairway approach to Herod's temple of 1900 years ago; Samaria, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A stairway leading to the ruins of Herod's Temple in the ancient city of Samaria. -
Still imageTabighah spring and Gennesaret plain; view S. W. to Horns of Hattin
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the "Horns of Hattin" from across the Sea of Galilee. -
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. -
Still imageThe Bazaar of Jaffa on a market day
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the Jaffa bazaar from above. -
Still imageThe Dome of the Rock, site of Solomon's Temple, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah), a mosque, that sits on the Temple Mount in the location of Solomon's sacrifical altar. -
Still imageThe Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An interior view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre showing the Holy Sepulchre itself. -
Still imageThe Jaffa Gate — from outside — Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the Jaffa Gate from the inside of the city wall. -
Still imageThe Jews' wailing-place, outer wall of Solomon's Temple, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Western Wall, also known as the "Wailing Wall," of Solomon's Temple. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Still imageThe Passover, as celebrated by the Samaritans on Mount Gerizim
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Samaritans celebrating Passover at the sumit of Mount Gerizim. -
Still imageThe Pool of Siloam — outside Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The remains of the Pool of Siloam outside of Jerusalem, where Jesus sent the blind man to wash his eyes. -
Still imageThe Pulpit of Omar, Mosque el-Aksa, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An interior view of Masjid al-Aqṣá (Al-Aqsa Mosque) showing the Pulpit of Omar. -
Still imageThe Sacred Rock, where the Temple Altar stood, Mount Moriah, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Interior view of the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) showing the sacred rock where the Temple altar previously 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. -
Still imageThe Stone of Anointment, Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An interior view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre showing visitors kneeling before the Stone of Annointment. -
Still imageThe Vale of Shechem (Nablus)
Bormay & Co. Engravers, N.Y.A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Nablus (Shechem) and the surrounding areas. -
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. -
Still imageThe beautiful Church of the Armenian Christians, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Interior view of the Cathedral of Saint Jaimes in Jerusalem, the principal church of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem. -
Still imageThe brook Jabbok (Zerka, the blue river) at one of the main fords, Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930One of the main fording points along the Zarqāʼ River (the Blue River) in Jordan. -
Still imageThe covered street called "Straight" from the east, Damascus, Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the rooftops of Damascus showing a covered street and the variety of rooftop architecture. -
Still imageThe house of Simon the Tanner, Jaffa
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the house of Simon the Tanner in Jaffa, where Peter stayed during his mission. The story of this is told in the Acts of the Apostles. -
Still imageThe inner court of a Damascus home, Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the inner courtyard in a home in Damascus, showing a fountain and lush garden. -
Still imageThe lonely Convent of Mar Saba, Wilderness of Judea
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Mar Saba monastery, one of the oldest active monasteries in the world. -
Still imageThe mightiest building stone ever cut, ruins of Baalbek, Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A monolithic foundational stone from the ruins of Baʻlabakk (Baalbek) with the remaining Greek columns from the background. -
Still imageThe oldest of the sacred cedars of Lebanon — monarch of the 400
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930One of the oldest sacred cedar trees of Lebanon, known as the "Monarch of the 400." -
Still imageThe snow-clad summit of Mount Hermon (9166 feet); grandest height in Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the snow-capped summit of Mount Hermon. -
Still imageThe spot where the manger stood; grotto below Church of Nativity
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An interior view of the Church of the Nativity, showing the location where the manger stood. -
Still imageThe storied Sea of Galilee and its wall of hills; N. over Tiberias, on its W., bank
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view down the western shoreline of the Sea of Galilee towards the town of Tiberias. -
Still imageThe traditional tomb of Rachel beside the Jerusalem-Bethlehem highway
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Rachel's Tomb on the road between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. -
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. -
Still imageTiberias, a town of Jewish fishermen, Sea of Galilee, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Sailboats tied up in the fishing town of Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee. -
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. -
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. -
Still imageValley of Rephaim, old Hebrew battleground; Jerusalem at N. E
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the Valley of Rephaim where David did battle with the Philistines. -
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. -
Still imageVineyards and watch-tower, showing Church of Nativity and Bethlehem, N. W.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Workers picking grapes in a vineyard outside of Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity visible 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. -
Still imageWilderness S. of the Dead Sea — N. W. from Ain et Beida to Jebel Usdum
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the hilly deserts surrounding the Dead Sea with Mount Sodom visible in the distance. -
Still imageWomen grinding at the mill, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Two women grinding grain into flour using a hand mill. -
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.