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Jaffa to Jerusalem. Lower Beth Horon. Joshua 16:3 between 1950 and 1977.
Matson Photo Service
1 slide : color ; 2 x 2 in.

#Jaffa #Jerusalem #BethHoron #Joshua16:3 #MatsonPhotoService #theMiddleEast #NorthAfrica #WestBank #photography

https://www.loc.gov/item/2019705384/

This image depicts a rural landscape, possibly from the Middle East or North Africa. The scene shows a rugged terrain with rocky outcrops and sparse vegetation, including trees that appear to be olive groves scattered across the fields. There is a winding path cutting through the middle of the photo, suggesting access for people or animals.

The background reveals a series of small buildings or houses in what could be a village setting, with some larger structures possibly indicating storage facilities like silos or barns. The sky above has a hazy quality, perhaps due to atmospheric conditions or photographic processing, and gives an overall impression that the image is somewhat old-fashioned, likely from mid-20th century.

The coloration of the photo leans towards cooler tones with a greenish tint, which might be indicative of film stock used at the time. The presence of this particular landscape in "Jaffa to Jerusalem" suggests it could have been taken during an archaeological or anthropological expedition between 1950 and 1977.

The photograph is credited to Matson Photo Service, indicating that they were responsible for capturing such images as part of their work. The specific image dimensions are provided in the alt text reference ("Matson Photo Service" with "2 x 2 in"), which may be relevant information if you're looking at this within a larger collection or databa [...]

Jaffa to Jerusalem. Upper Beth Horon village. Joshua 16:5 between 1950 and 1977.
Matson Photo Service
1 slide : color ; 2 x 2 in.

#Jaffa #Jerusalem #BethHoron #Joshua16:5 #MatsonPhotoService #Israel #UpperBethHoron #Joshua #WestBank #photography

https://www.loc.gov/item/2019705383/

This image depicts an ancient village situated on a hillside. The structures appear to be made of stone, with multiple levels ascending the slope, suggesting a defensive or strategic position. There are terraced fields carved into the terrain, indicative of agricultural practices and land management suited for arid conditions.

The landscape is dry with sparse vegetation, including some trees and what seems like cacti in the foreground on the right side. The sky above appears clear, hinting at a sunny climate. A sense of history and antiquity pervades the scene as there are no modern elements visible.

Given the photograph's attribution to "Matson Photo Service" and context provided by Jaffa to Jerusalem with reference between 1950 and 1977, it is likely that this image captures a historical or archaeological site in Israel. The specific mention of Upper Beth Horon village corresponds with biblical references from Joshua chapter sixteen verse five (Joshua 16:5).

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