Amos Yarkoni was a fierce warrior and a decorated officer. He made major contributions to Israel’s security, was loved by his commanders and admired by his soldiers. The course of his life could have been completely different had he decided to fight the Jewish settlers instead of joining them.
Irreplaceable documentation of ancient nomadic culture to be saved and made freely available online
These rare photos offer a glimpse of a monumental Ottoman project, designed to transport “hajj” pilgrims and unite a vast Islamic realm