munjid Souvenirs from Cairo – Egypt – 1865
This photograph from 1865, part of the Souvenirs du Caire series by French photographer Ermé Désiré, documents street life and vernacular architecture in Khedival Cairo.
The series is notable for its candid, documentary-style portrayal of daily Egyptian life, away from formal or staged compositions—offering a rare glimpse into the authentic Cairo of the 19th century.
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- Year Taken 1865
- Country Egypt
- Photo #308
- Published on Jun 29, 2025
- Photo type JPG
- Resolution 4295x5471
- Photographer Ermé DESIRE
- Category Professions & Cust...
- Subcategory Al-Munjid
- File size 12.7MB