Ruins of an aqueduct east of Akka. The position of the stork is quite characteristic, as storks instinctively take possession of lofty deserted structures, where they may build their huge nests in safety.

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Ruins of an aqueduct east of Akka. The position of the stork is quite characteristic, as storks instinctively take possession of lofty deserted structures, where they may build their huge nests in safety.

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Public domain illustrated book page scan, related to Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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1881 - 1883

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Wilson, Charles William, Sir (1836-1905), Author

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New York

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New York Public Library

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http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/

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