The Citadel of Cairo from Below Gebel El-Mukattam 1857

"The Citadel of Cairo from Below Gebel El-Mukattam" is a 1857 photograph by Francis Frith, a renowned British photographer. The photograph captures a panoramic view of the Citadel of Cairo, a historic fortress, from the vantage point of Gebel El-Mukattam. Frith's use of a long lens and clear composition highlights the architectural grandeur of the Citadel and the bustling life of the surrounding city. The photograph provides a glimpse into 19th-century Cairo and serves as a valuable historical record. It's part of Frith's extensive collection of photographic documentation of Egypt, which contributed significantly to the development of photographic tourism.