Jérusalem, Enceinte du Temple, Angle Nord-Ouest et minaret élevé en l'an 697 de l'Hégire 1854 - 1859

"Jérusalem, Enceinte du Temple, Angle Nord-Ouest et minaret élevé en l'an 697 de l'Hégire" (Jerusalem, Temple Enclosure, Northwest Corner and Minaret built in the year 697 of the Hegira) is a striking photograph by French photographer Auguste Salzmann. Taken between 1854 and 1859, the image showcases the architectural details of the minaret, a slender tower built in the 7th century, against the backdrop of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The photo's sharp detail and dramatic composition reveal Salzmann's meticulous approach to documenting the architectural wonders of the Holy Land during a period of heightened interest in Middle Eastern cultures. Today, the photograph, held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, serves as a valuable historical record and a beautiful testament to the architectural legacy of Jerusalem.