Druze Collection

Armenian girl and Syrian men
Armenian girl, Druze man, and a man from Damascus. Antique hand-colored print

Young Druze woman, bride, Holy Land, Lebanon, c. 1880 s
Young Druze woman - a bride, Holy Land, Lebanon, c.1880 s

A Druze man uses binoculars as he looks towards Syria from part of an abandoned military outpost near the Druze village of Buqata in the Golan Heights July 24, 2012

Druses of the Lebanon (engraving)
2773090 Druses of the Lebanon (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Private Collection; (add.info.: Druses of the Lebanon)

Lebanon - Married Druze Woman with Tantour hat
The traditional vertigious tantour hat of a married Druze (a monotheistic religious community) woman of Lebanon (sadly not an example of the popular trend to replicate the landscape of late 19th)

Group Druze 1900 Middle East Israel Palestine
Group of Druze 1900, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Druze Sheikh el Atrash warriors 1898 Middle East
Druze Sheikh el Atrash and warriors. 1898, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Druze 1898 Middle East Israel Palestine
Druze 1898, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Druze Druze home Daliyeh Mt Carmel 1900 Druzes
Druze, Druze home, Daliyeh, Mt. Carmel 1900, Druzes, Adults Israel, Along the sea coast

El-Azrak Wadi Sirhan Arabian Desert Druze political
El-Azrak & Wadi Sirhan in the Arabian Desert. Druze political refugees from Jebel Druze (the Hauran). A Druze chief at El-Azrak. Typical Bedouin garb. 1926, Jordan, Qasr el Azraq

Group Druze Druze women 1900 Israel
Group of Druze, Druze women 1900, Israel

Druze woman of Lebanon wearing a tantour headdress.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845

JORDAN: DRUZE LEADER, c1926. A leader of the Druze religion and political refugee in Bedouin garb, at Azraq, Jordan. Photograph, c1926

Lebanon - Druze eating a meal
Druze - 1000 year old religion - also called Druse, Duruz, Duroz and the Tawhid Faith. 750, 000 to 800, 000 adherants today in Syria, Lebanon and Israel

GMDE2A-00036
Druse farmer plowing with a team of oxen, Middle East. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Syrian dervish and citizens
People of Syria, including a Druze woman and a dervish (left rear). Antique hand-colored print

Beteddein, Palace of the Druses (Druze), Lebanon, 1841. Artist: W Floyd
Beteddein, Palace of the Druses (Druze), Lebanon, 1841. Der-el-Kamar can be seen in the distance. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume I, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co

SYRIA: DRUZE WOMEN, 1938. Druze women carrying water in the region of Jabal al-Druze, Syria. Photograph, 1938

SYRIA: DRUZE CHILDREN, 1938. Druze children in the region of Jabal al-Druze, Syria. Photograph, 1938

SULTAN AL-ATRASH (1891-1982). Syrian nationalist, Arab Druze leader, and Commander General of the Syrian Revolution. Photographed in his hometown of Al-Qurayya, Syria, 1938

SYRIA: DRUZE CHILDREN, 1938. Druze babies playing in water in Qanawat, Syria. Photograph, 1938

SYRIA: DRUZE CHILDREN, 1938. Druze children on a Roman street in Shahba, Syria. Photograph, 1938

SYRIA: DRUZE WOMEN, 1938. Druze women and children on the street in Qanawat, Syria. Photograph, 1938

SYRIA: REFUGEES, c1926. Druze chiefs from Jabal al-Druze who revolted against French rule in Syria. Photograph, c1926

Druse girl. Druze or Durzi, a Middle Eastern Ghulat religious community, Travels through Turkey 1862. By Rev. Henry J. Van Lennep, 1815 - 1889

BEDOUIN YOUTH, c1926. A young Bedouin and Druze refugee at Azraq, Jordan. Photograph, c1926

Lebanon - Druze Sheikh
Druze - 1000 year old religion - also called Druse, Duruz, Duroz and the Tawhid Faith. 750, 000 to 800, 000 adherants today in Syria, Lebanon and Israel

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"Druze: A Rich Tapestry of History and Culture" The Druze community, known for their unique religious beliefs and practices, has a fascinating history that spans across different regions. From an Armenian girl finding solace among Syrian men to the remnants of an abandoned military post where a Druze man gazes towards Syria through binoculars, the story of the Druze people is one filled with diversity and complexity. However, it is important to acknowledge that history has not always been kind to this community. The 1860 Mount Lebanon civil war saw the involvement and Sunni Muslim paramilitary groups in Damascus, resulting in a tragic massacre of Maronite Christians. This dark chapter serves as a reminder that no culture or religion is exempt from moments of strife. Yet amidst these challenges, there are glimpses into happier times. A snapshot from c. 1880 showcases a young Druze woman dressed as a bride in the Holy Land of Lebanon, radiating joy and hope for her future. Another engraving depicts Druses gathered together in what appears to be Beteddein Palace - an emblematic symbol of their heritage dating back to 1841. The attire worn by Druze women also holds significance within their culture; tantour headdresses adorn their heads with pride, representing tradition and identity. In Lebanon's vibrant streets, we witness married Druze women confidently wearing these hats as they navigate daily life. Food plays an integral role in any culture's identity, and the image captures a moment shared around the table as Lebanese Druze individuals enjoy a meal together - showcasing unity through culinary delights. Moving forward through time brings us closer to witnessing Syrian dervishes alongside citizens engaged in spiritual practices - highlighting how diverse communities coexist harmoniously despite differences.