Aleppo, Viewed from the Antioch Gate (252. Alep. 1844. Prise de Bab Antakieh. (publiée)) 1844
josephphilibertgiraultdeprangey
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Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey’s 1844 calotype “Aleppo, Viewed from the Antioch Gate” offers a detailed glimpse into the ancient city of Aleppo, Syria. The photograph captures the cityscape's intricate network of structures, from the towering citadel in the background to the arched gateway in the foreground. This early photographic work, part of de Prangey’s extensive documentation of Middle Eastern architecture, exemplifies the power of photography to capture historical moments and architectural details.
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