Jérusalem, Enceinte du Temple, Piscine probatique, 1 1854 - 1859

This photograph, taken by Auguste Salzmann between 1854 and 1859, showcases a panoramic view of Jerusalem's Temple Mount, specifically the "Piscine probatique" (Pool of Bethesda). The image, part of Salzmann's extensive photographic documentation of the Holy Land, captures the historical significance of the city, with its ancient walls and structures dominating the landscape. This salt print, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the early development of photography as a tool for recording historical and cultural sites.