Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Minarets, and Grand Entrance of the Metwaleys, at Cairo

The image depicts a street scene in Cairo with a large crowd of people, a donkey with a rider on it, and other people walking. The street is paved and has buildings on both sides, with two tall towers or minarets in the background. The towers are ornate and have a distinctive shape, with a series of small balconies and decorative elements. The buildings on either side of the street are multi-story and have a mix of windows, balconies, and ornate details. The sky above is hazy and light-colored. There is a small structure on the right side of the street with a striped fabric covering it. The overall atmosphere suggests a busy and vibrant urban scene. The image is rendered in muted colors, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene. The text at the bottom of the image reads "MINARETS AND GRAND ENTRANCE OF THE METWALEYS, AT CAIRO". The image appears to be an illustration or engraving, possibly from the 19th century.

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Dimensions: 605 × 893 px
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Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Minarets, and Grand Entrance of the Metwaleys, at Cairo

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