Middle East, mid-Twentieth Century

This is a number of photos taken in the 1950's in the middle East. The images show a world which is exotic, amazing in variety. This world, alas, has long since passed away.

At el-Safa, on the Red Sea coast (1956)

Building at al Oqair. al Oqair is near the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia. There is ongoing development of resources. (1952)

House in Qatif. Qatif region is the largest center of Shia Islam in Saudi Arabia (1952)

Saudi guard (1952)

Some images of the Suq (marketplace) in Qatif (1952)

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	At el-Safa, on the Red Sea coast (1956)
	Building at al Oqair. al Oqair is near the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia. There is ongoing development of resources. (1952)
	House in Qatif. Qatif region is the largest center of Shia Islam in Saudi Arabia (1952)
	Saudi guard (1952)