'AKABA (Transjordan)'

IOR/L/PS/12/2160B, f 50 1

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The record is made up of 1 photograph. It was created in Jan 1937. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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View of Akaba, Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan [Aqaba, Jordan] from the sea. Photographer unknown. Prepared by naval staff in the Admiralty's Naval Intelligence Division.

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1 photograph
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Materials: 1 black and white photograph.

Dimensions: 98 x 149mm, on sheet 328 x 202mm.

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English in Latin script
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Photograph

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British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.
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IOR/L/PS/12/2160B, f 50 1

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Jan 1937 (CE, Gregorian)
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Akaba

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