Jérusalem, Enceinte du Temple, Moulure judaïque formant pied-droit de l'une des portes romaines 1854 - 1859

This 1854 - 1859 photograph by Auguste Salzmann showcases a close-up view of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. This photograph titled "Jérusalem, Enceinte du Temple, Moulure judaïque formant pied-droit de l'une des portes romaines" documents a stone archway with intricate carving. Salzmann, a pioneer of photography in the Holy Land, used the medium to document the historical and religious significance of the region. This piece, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates the power of photography to capture details that would otherwise be lost to time.