The image is a photograph of the Oriental Institute in Turkey. The photograph is taken from a high angle, looking down on the ground. The background is a dark green color, and the photograph is in black and white.

The photograph is divided into three sections. The top left section shows a group of people working on a construction site, with a map of Turkey in the background. The middle section shows an aerial view of the excavation site. The bottom section shows the excavation of a large pile of dirt and rocks, with some areas of the site appearing to be eroded and eroded. The text on the right side of the image reads "Oriental Institute History Expeditions began in Turkey."

Overall, the photograph appears to be a historical or historical photograph, likely taken during the early 20th century.