J05830
Photograph J05830 First World War, 1914-1918THE RUINS OF THE OLD MOSQUE AT CHAN YUNIS WAS BUILT BY THE CRUSADERS AS A CHRISTIAN CHURCH. (DONATED BY CAPT. J.D. CRAMP.)
H11668 Accession Number: H11668
Description
The ruins of an old mosque built by the Crusaders as a Christian Church. In the foreground is a deep well which provided 20000 horses and 50000 troops with drinking water for several weeks.
Details
Accession Number
H11668
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
October 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor H.R. Preston
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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