Jérusalem. (Environs) Tombeau d'Absalon 1860

This 1860 photograph, "Jérusalem. (Environs) Tombeau d'Absalon," by Louis de Clercq, captures the Tomb of Absalom, a Hellenistic-era mausoleum located in the Kidron Valley near Jerusalem. The photograph showcases the tomb's distinctive conical roof and the intricate details of its facade, which is partially obscured by crumbling stone and vegetation. De Clercq, a prominent photographer of the 19th century, traveled extensively throughout the Middle East, documenting its architecture and culture through his lens. This image, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the historical significance of this ancient site.