Portret van de Turkse gouverneur van de Hidjaz, Othman Nuri Pasja, te Mekka before 1888

This photograph, taken before 1888 by Dutch orientalist Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje, depicts Othman Nuri Pasha, the Turkish governor of the Hejaz region in Mecca. The subject is formally dressed in traditional attire, including a long, embroidered robe and a fez, emphasizing his authority. This photograph captures a significant figure in the history of Mecca during a period of Ottoman rule, highlighting the cultural exchange and interactions present in the region.