Syrie Moderne - Vue Generale de la Mosquee d'Hebron (Plate 12) (General View of the Mosque of Hebron)

Engraver	Augustin Francois Lemaitre (1797-1870)
Date	1848
Technique	Copper Engraving
Category	Uncategorized
Source	Syrie Ancienne et Moderne par M.Jean Yanoski et par M.Jules David - L'Univers Pittoresque, Firmin Didot Freres, Editeurs, Paris

Description

The engraving presents a panoramic view of Hebron, focusing on the monumental Mosque of Hebron, also known as the Cave of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi). The structure, with its massive Herodian walls and medieval additions, is one of the most significant religious complexes in the region. The artist depicts the city embedded within a hilly landscape, emphasizing the fortified architecture and minarets that dominate the urban skyline.

Hebron, Mosque of Hebron, Haram al-Ibrahimi, Palestine, Levant, 19th century engraving, architectural history, Holy sites