The Ksara observatory with the snow-capped Jabal el Sheikh or Mount Hermon in the background. Circa 1950
Tanail Jesuit Monastery Collection
Picture scanned from original silver gelatin print
Copyright: Unknown
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- Abdul Hamid II Collection, Library of Congress
- Afghan Box Camera Project
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