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Jaffa to Jerusalem. Beth Shemesh. Excavations of North Wall. I Sam. 6:9 between 1950 and 1977.
Matson Photo Service
1 slide : color ; 2 x 2 in.

#Jaffa #Jerusalem #BethShemesh #NorthWall #MatsonPhotoService #Israel #photography

https://www.loc.gov/item/2019705376/

The image depicts a rural landscape with terraced agricultural fields extending into the distance. A prominent feature in the foreground is an archaeological excavation site, characterized by uneven ground and remnants of ancient structures made from stones or rocks piled up haphazardly. The terrain appears dry, indicative of arid conditions typical for the region.
Trees dot various points along the landscape, suggesting a semi-arid environment with pockets of vegetation. In the middle distance, more terraced fields can be seen alongside what seems to be small clusters of buildings and paths winding through them. Rolling hills form a backdrop under an overcast sky, creating soft contours across the horizon. This scene captures both historical exploration in terms of archaeology and agriculture amidst natural undulations.
This image has been provided as alt text for visually impaired users with additional context regarding its source from Jaffa to Jerusalem: Beth Shemesh section documenting excavations between 1950-77, by Matson Photo Service. The photo is a slide measuring approximately two inches square and presented in color.

Jaffa to Jerusalem. Beth Shemesh from Beit Jamal between 1950 and 1977.
Matson Photo Service
1 slide : color ; 2 x 2 in.

#Jaffa #Jerusalem #BethShemesh #BeitJamal #MatsonPhotoService #Israel #Eric&EdithMatson #Israel #photography

https://www.loc.gov/item/2019705375/

The image depicts a vast, arid landscape with rolling hills and wide-open plains. The terrain appears dry and sparsely vegetated, suggesting an environment that is likely to be subject to limited rainfall or drought conditions.

A winding dirt road cuts through the center of the photograph from left to right, which indicates human activity in this otherwise desolate area. Alongside the road are what appear to be small settlements with structures clustered together, possibly indicating rural communities living on these lands for agricultural purposes.

The overall color palette consists of muted earth tones such as yellow, brown, and greenish-yellow hues that dominate due to sunlight's effect on the landscape. The photograph has a vintage look, likely from an early 20th-century archive or documentary collection capturing scenes in various regions across Israel during significant historical periods.

This particular image is part of Jaffa to Jerusalem: Beth Shemesh from Beit Jamal between 1950 and 1977 by the Matson Photo Service. The photograph's dimensions are listed as a slide measuring approximately two inches on each side, indicating its compact size typical for vintage photo archives.

The source attribution is linked through an image URL that directs to a larger collection of similar photographs from Eric & Edith Matson, showcasing their extensive coverage in capturi [...]

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