Nablous, The Ancient Shechem 1857

"Nablous, The Ancient Shechem" is a black and white photograph taken by Francis Frith in 1857. The photograph depicts an aerial view of the city of Nablus, located in the West Bank, with its historic buildings, including a tower and a mosque, nestled among the hills. Frith was a renowned photographer known for documenting the Middle East in the 19th century. His work offered Western audiences a glimpse into a region and its rich cultural history. The image is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.