Twee kanonnen op fort Mex in Alexandrië before 1885

This anonymous photograph, taken before 1885, shows the "Western Lower Battery of Fort Mex" in Alexandria, Egypt. The image captures two cannons, likely used for coastal defense, positioned within the fort's walls. The photograph's caption indicates that the cannons were armed with "steel shells" and "time fuzes" signifying the use of advanced weaponry during this era. This snapshot provides a glimpse into the military fortifications of the late 19th century.