Queen of the Desert

Gertrude Bell, a traveler, writer, archaeologist, and cartographer, was one of the most influential figures of the 20th-century British Empire. Known as the "Queen of the Desert," she played a pivotal role in the establishment of modern Iraq and Jordan, as well as in the selection of their first kings, King Abdullah and King Faisal. Her life, blending diplomacy, exploration, and politics, made her an unforgettable figure in Middle Eastern history. Bell is remembered as a courageous and intelligent woman who reshaped the course of history.