Cataclysmic Evidence; or The Ruins of Jerusalem (1855-1862) First Photographs by Frith, Old World

Howdy ya’ll. In today’s video we will look at the oldest photographs of Jerusalem, dated to 1855 through 1862. These images come to us by way of Francis Frith, one of the leading, yet most mysterious, photographers of the 19th century. We will see countless examples of seemingly buried, weathered, and ruined architecture. However, we will also see amazing instances of photography, showcasing buildings which simply appear to have stood the test of time. I have gone through and labeled each image with the original title from Francis Frith. Enjoy, and leave your comments down below. Topics discussed today; :Photographs_of_Holy_Land_by_Francis_Frith (full album of photographs of Jerusalem)