Place du Gouvernement en de Djama'a al-Djedid, Algiers by Claude-Joseph Portier

Place du Gouvernement en de Djama'a al-Djedid, Algiers 1863 - 1882

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This photograph, taken by Claude-Joseph Portier between 1863 and 1882, depicts the Place du Gouvernement and the Djama'a al-Djedid mosque in Algiers, Algeria. The image captures the architectural grandeur of the mosque, featuring its minaret, dome, and intricate details. The bustling square in front, with figures and horse-drawn carriages, provides a sense of daily life in the city. Portier, known for his photographic documentation of Algeria, showcases the cultural richness of this region through his evocative images. Algiers, Mosque, Djama'a al-Djedid, Place du Gouvernement, Algeria, French Colonialism.