NYU Abu Dhabi has published a striking series of 1,500 digitised photographs from across the Middle East and North Africa, dating back to the late 19th century. Over 2,800 of the images currently online are a result of 'digitise and return' collaborations,” says Soliman. Baba Gurgur - Oil Drilling in Iraq. The Akkasah archive aims to compile and preserve the diverse photographic practices and histories across the Middle East and North Africa. Of its more than 35,000 images, about 13,000 are already online, and the archive is open proposals from scholars, students and the general public.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 07, 2023 10:06 UTC