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Starving children in WW1 Ottoman period Syria, 1914-1918

Starving children in WW1 Ottoman period, 1914-1918

Sultan Selim witnesses execution of last Arab Khalif

Sultan Selim (“Selim the Grim”) witnessing the execution of the last Mamluk Sultan and Arab Khalif, Toman Bey in Cairo 1517. From 17 th. century German manuscript.

Turkish troops enter Alexandretta, Northern Syria on 8/22/1938

Alexandrette 8/22/1938 World Photo ” Alexandretta, NOTHERN SYRIA- the scene as Turkish troops marched into the Sanjak (district) of Alexandretta recently to assure joint control with France of the strategic east Mediterranean area. The occupation of the Turks was in fulfilment of a Franco-Turkish friendship treaty signed for joined arms control of the area pending elections to determine whether the area will become Turkish or remain a part of French Mandate”

Turkish troops enter Alexandretta, Northern Syria in 1938

Alexandretta, Northern Syria: Turkish inhabitants of Alexandretta cheer as Turkish troops marched into the Sanjak (district) in 1938

First air attacks in history: Italy bombing Libya in 1911

Italian-Turkish War 1911, first war to employ aircraft in conflict ever, the two planes,”Etrich Traube” model (the Pigeon) used prior to WW1 to bomb Zanzur, south-west of Tripoli inaugurating the first air attack in a war in aviation history. Captain Monte was the first pilot to be attacked by rifle fire over Tobruk on Feb1,1912, he managed to land safely. Hundred years later NATO was to use another light aircraft, unmanned, the Drone, to win the battle in Libya. Click here to read More.

French troops attend mass in Bekaa Valley, 1860

French troops attending mass in Qub Elias in the Bekaa Valley on the road to Damascus, Oct.21, 1860. Le Monde Illustre

Aleppo dinner with the Syrian President in 1946

Dinner menu when Syria’s President hosted visiting members of Arab medical conference in August 1946: Kubbeh, green beans with tomatoes, lamb stuffed with rise, pickles, Aleppo deserts (karabeej), ice cream, fruits and coffee.

Duke Ellington at the US embassy in Damascus 1963

A US embassy in Damascus invitation to a reception featuring Duke Ellington and his orchestra. September 10th 1963

French troops landing in Beirut in 1860

An illustration of French troops landing in Beirut in1860

Celebrating Ottoman Constitution in 1908

A postcard celebrating the new ottoman constitution that promised democratic elections as well as freedom and equality to all citizens regardless of religion or ethnic background.