Egypt, Saïs or Al-Amshji in 1861
The Amshaji is the groom who works in the horse care profession and guards the Pasha’s carriage while it is moving in the streets. He runs beside it or in front of it holding a stick and shouts to the people, “Wait, you and him,” to inform them that there is an important person passing by, as a way of paying respect to his master.
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- Year Taken 1861
- Country Egypt
- Photo #424
- Published on Jul 07, 2025
- Photo type JPG
- Resolution 1670x2800
- Photographer Wilhelm Hammerschmidt
- Category Professions & Cust...
- Subcategory Al-Amshji
- File size 1.4MB