Photographs depict the Dar Hassan Pasha palace, built in 1790 by Dey Mustapha Pacha and temporarily used a Library. The French photographer Camille Silvy had studied law and had become a diplomat. While still a governmental officer, Silvy visited Algeria in 1857 on a commission from the Minister of ...

Elevated view across water and fields towards the modern city of Asyut with its minarets dotting the city skyline. The river Nile and plains are visible beyond, in far distance., Title and date devised by Library staff. Dry stamp "Frith's Series". Titled "1907 Siout" in the negative., Main Heritage ...