Interieur van een moskee in het Qarafa in Caïro 1898

Johannes Lodewijk Heldring’s 1898 photograph, "Interieur van een moskee in het Qarafa in Caïro," offers a glimpse into the interior of a mosque in Cairo's Qarafa cemetery. The photo showcases the mosque's courtyard, featuring intricately carved doorways, arched openings, and a central raised platform with a pulpit. The architectural details, including the patterned stonework and decorative windows, highlight the mosque's distinctive Islamic architectural style. Heldring's photograph provides a valuable historical record of a significant religious space in Cairo, capturing the mosque's architectural splendor and its importance to the local community.