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Artifact

Oil Field, Egypt

Description

  • Photograph taken from a distance showing an oil field on what is likely Jubal Island, Egypt. 

  • An oil derrick is off to the right and other structures can be seen in the centre and left, which may include the drilling camp. 

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to William Gillespie who worked in Egypt from 1909 until 1913. 

Map Location

Latitude: 27° 38' 48.318" N
Longitude: 33° 47' 14.546" E

Date

1909-1913

Dimensions

inches
Length:
4.3
Height:
3.3

Events, Places, People

  • William Gillespie

  • Jubal Island, Egypt

Originating Location

Africa›Egypt

Subject

  • A photo of a barren field with an oil rig on the right. There are two structures on the right and a cluster of buildings in the background.

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