A village in Al Hudaydah, Yemen, 1855

This rare photograph, taken by the French sculptor and explorer Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (1855-1856), offers a captivating view of Al Hudaydah, the heart of Yemen. Al Hudaydah was a vital commercial and administrative center in the Tihamah, under the rule of the Zaidi Imamate, while Aden was under British administration. The photograph captures daily life and the unique architectural character of Al Hudaydah before the transformations of the 20th century, offering a valuable window into traditional Yemeni life in the 19th century.

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1855 south yemen village hodeida yemen Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
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