Motherhood Across Decades

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Motherhood Across Decades

Motherhood Across Decades

'An Arabian Sand Gazelle mother and her baby.' April 6, 2012. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

By

Ithraeyat Editorial Team

10 minutes read

March 30, 2026

A symbol of tenderness, strength and life, across decades of time, motherhood remains one of the deepest experiences shared across species.
Here we let the photos speak for themselves, and explore mothers through different eras. There are all kinds of visual narratives here displaying sweet emotions and solid dedication among parents and their little ones. Each photo captures a moment of care, protection and instinctive love.

Enjoy discovering these rarities from Aramco Archives.

<p>'Mother with her child in the park.' March 11, 2007. Courtesy of Aramco Archives. </p>

'Mother with her child in the park.' March 11, 2007. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

<p>'Oryx and her baby being fed, Shaybah Sanctuary.' December 1, 2025. Courtesy of Aramco Archives. </p>

'Oryx and her baby being fed, Shaybah Sanctuary.' December 1, 2025. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

<p>'Mother and her children in aramco camp.' Courtesy of Aramco Archives. </p>

'Mother and her children in aramco camp.' Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

<p>'Mrs. L. B. Devenney of Abqaiq with her children.' May 7, 1958. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.</p>

'Mrs. L. B. Devenney of Abqaiq with her children.' May 7, 1958. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

<p>'Untitled.' Courtesy of Aramco Archives.</p>

'Untitled.' Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

<p>'Untitled.' Courtesy of Aramco Archives.</p>

'Untitled.' Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

<p> 'Mrs. Nahas Rice with her partner and child.' October 14, 1951. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.</p>

'Mrs. Nahas Rice with her partner and child.' October 14, 1951. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

<p>'A typical day in the life of an Aramcon family (Singelyn family).' Courtesy of Aramco Archives.</p>

'A typical day in the life of an Aramcon family (Singelyn family).' Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

<p>'Mother and child looking outside the window.' Courtesy of Aramco Archives.</p>

'Mother and child looking outside the window.' Courtesy of Aramco Archives.