An unusually clear view of the city of Jerusalem at the end of the 19th century, taken either by the American Colony Photo Department or its successor, the Matson Photo Service.
An unusually clear view of the city of Jerusalem at the end of the 19th century
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Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division [LC-DIG-matpc-00819]
An unusually clear view of the city of Jerusalem at the end of the 19th century, taken either by the American Colony Photo Department or its successor, the Matson Photo Service.
The neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah has historically been the northern gateway to the Old City and a home to powerful Palestinian families and consulates.