The walls of Jerusalem

Title
The walls of Jerusalem
Photographer
National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Description
This is the northeast corner of the old city wall. Jerusalem was fortified by the Crusaders and later by Saladin in 1192. The fortifications were dismantled in 1219 and restored ten years later, only to be destroyed again in 1239. The present walls were built in 1542 by Suleiman the Magnificent.
Work Type
lantern slides
Location
Jerusalem >> Jerusalem >> Israel
Identifier
P217:42:48
Rights
In Copyright
Local Collection Name
Visual Instruction Department Lantern Slides, 1900-1940 (P 217)
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Set
OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center
Primary Set
OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center
Is Part Of
Set 64 - Village Life in the Holy Land
Institution
Oregon State University
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