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Coptic Church in Jerusalem
  • Coptic Church in Jerusalem  
  • Description: This is a Coptic Church in Jerusalem. The Middle East is a mixing pot of different religions including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. In many cities you are just as likely to find a church as a mosque. This photograph has been provided by Betsey Coleman. 
Minarets of Cairo, Egypt
  • Minarets of Cairo, Egypt  
  • Description: Skyline view of a mosque and unique minarets in Cairo, Egypt. Mosques, all around the world, vary in architectural design and size. This photo was taken by John Feeney, copyright by Saudi World Aramco PADIA. 
The Atlantic: Root of Muslim Rage stereotype
  • The Atlantic: Root of Muslim Rage stereotype  
  • Description:

    This photo is the cover of an 1990 issue of The Atlantic entitled "The Roots of Muslim Rage." It demonstrates a stereotypical view that Muslims are violent.

     
War Now, Star of David
  • War Now, Star of David  
  • Description: Graffiti apparently advocating war with the Star of David below. Photo provided by Betsey Colemen. 
Azadi stadium Tehran, Iran
  • Azadi stadium Tehran, Iran  
  • Description: Azadi soccer (aka Football) stadium in Tehran, Iran. Photo by Mansour Nasiri, copyright held by wikimedia commons. 
Riyadh city view
  • Riyadh city view  
  • Description: View of the capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo by Dick Doughty, copyright by Saudi World Aramco PADIA. 
Women refugees in Jordan
  • Women refugees in Jordan  
  • Description: Women refugees in Jordan. Photography taken by Bill Lyons, copyright by Saudi World Aramco PADIA. 
Persian-Iranian girl
  • Persian-Iranian girl  
  • Description: Picture of a Persian-Iranian girl. Photograph by Hamed Saber, from wikimedia commons. 

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