Jérusalem, Village de Siloam, Vue générale 1854 - 1859

This photograph, *Jérusalem, Village de Siloam, Vue générale*, by Auguste Salzmann is a captivating example of 19th-century landscape photography. The detailed image, taken between 1854 and 1859, shows a panoramic view of the ancient village of Siloam, nestled near the foot of the Kidron Valley in Jerusalem. Salzmann, a pioneer of photography in the Holy Land, captured the rugged beauty of the region, highlighting the layered rock formations and the simple structures of the village. The image is a testament to the enduring power of photography to document history and transport viewers to distant lands.