Yemen, Al Hudaydah, Tent in Bayt al-Faqih, 1856

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi photographed a tent in the Yemeni town of Bayt al-Faqih, located near the city of Hodeidah, in 1856, revealing the vibrant daily life and traditional architecture of this ancient trading town.

Bayt al-Faqih was named after its founder, the Yemeni jurist Ahmad ibn Musa ibn Ujayl.

The photograph offers a rare glimpse into a vibrant Yemeni center during the mid-19th century, before major modern transformations. This historic photograph highlights Bayt al-Faqih's role as a vital center in Yemen's cultural and commercial landscape.

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