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First World War Black and White Photograph of an Egyptian Camp

1916 - 1918
Overview

A small black and white photograph showing two bell tents with a soldier standing outside of one. To the left of the soldier is a line of at least seven well laden camels and their cameleer. In the distance another camel is being ridden, and a further man is working. There are numerous palm trees in the background. The image has a small border and the photograph is in good condition. There are 2 small pencil marks on the reverse but no staining front or back.

Historical information

Camels were well suited for the desert in Sinai and Palestine. They could carry around 145 kilograms and go without water for up to five days. Tens of thousands were used to get water to the soldiers and carry equipment.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-12-2022.1.45
Item type
Photographs
Themes
War and Conflict > World War 1
Material
Photo Paper
Width
61 mm
Height or length
92 mm
Keywords
First World War
Australian Light Horse Regiment
Place made
Egypt
Year
1916 - 1918
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Well provenanced
Google Maps search term / URL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWHZtRH1mm24SAjK8
Geotag
-35.030449, 117.912878
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Last modified
Tuesday, 23 December, 2025
Completeness
100
Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum

Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum

Photograph Front
Egyptian Camp
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