Twee gezichten op de Al-Aqsamoskee op de Tempelberg in Jeruzalem before 1865

This photograph by James McDonald, taken before 1865, captures two perspectives of the Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The top image shows the mosque from the S.E. corner of the platform, while the bottom image showcases the north front of the mosque. McDonald, a Scottish photographer active from 1822 to 1885, documented various locations in the Middle East, offering a glimpse into the architectural grandeur and historical significance of the region. The detailed imagery of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, with its intricate arches and surrounding trees, offers a valuable historical record of this prominent religious site.