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Baalbec [Ba`labakk], from the south, 1857

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30214A/16

Scope and Contents

235 x 157 mm. A general view looking towards the massive remains of the temples of Baalbek, 35 miles north-west of Damascus. The photograph shows the six standing columns of the Great Temple, with the more complete smaller Temple at the right of the print.

Dates

  • Creation: 1857

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition, but slight overall fading.

Existence and Location of Copies

Duplicate, in good condition, at Y30214C/34.

General

WS.

Originator(s)

Frith, Francis, 1822-1898, photographer

Finding aid date

2004-07-01 09:57:15+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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