| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 008262 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original acetate |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon: Syria |
| Date made | 3 June 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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AQUEDUCTS DATING BACK TO THE ROMAN OCCUPATION OF SYRIA OVER TWO THOUSAND YEARS AGO ARE STILL IN ...
Description
AQUEDUCTS DATING BACK TO THE ROMAN OCCUPATION OF SYRIA OVER TWO THOUSAND YEARS AGO ARE STILL IN USE AND HAVE BEEN RESTORED AND MADE TO SERVE THE PURPOSES OF THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM COVERING THE COUNTRY BETWEEN TYRE AND SIDON. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS USE THE COOL WATERS TO HAVE REFRESHING FOOT BATHS. (PHOTOGRAPHER FRANK HURLEY)