Interieur de l'Eglise de la Nativité 1870s

Félix Bonfils, a photographer known for his documentation of the Middle East, captured the interior of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem in the 1870s. The photograph, titled "Interieur de l'Eglise de la Nativité," depicts a grand space with elaborate decorations and a circular structure, likely the site where Jesus Christ was born. Bonfils's work, including this photo, is an important historical record of architectural and cultural sites in the region. The photo captures the church's ornate interior, showcasing the historical and religious significance of the Church of the Nativity.