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Wailing-Place of the Jews, Jerusalem, Palestine (b / w photo)
3091708 Wailing-Place of the Jews, Jerusalem, Palestine (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wailing-Place of the Jews, Jerusalem, Palestine. Photograph from Shepps Photographs of the World (Globe Bible Publishing, c 1890).); © Look and Learn; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23113528
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
1890 Jerusalem Jews Palestine Wailing Wailing Place
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This photograph, titled "Wailing-Place of the Jews, Jerusalem, Palestine" transports us back to the 19th century. Taken by an American photographer in the 1890s, this print captures a poignant moment at one of the most significant religious sites in Jerusalem. The image showcases a section of the Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall or Wailing-Place of the Jews. This ancient limestone structure holds immense historical and spiritual significance for Jewish people worldwide. As we gaze upon this scene frozen in time, we can almost feel the weight of centuries' worth of prayers and lamentations that have echoed through these hallowed stones. The composition is strikingly simple yet evocative. The worn texture of the wall stands out against its surroundings while shadows play across its surface. It serves as a powerful reminder not only of faith but also resilience and perseverance. This particular photograph comes from Shepps Photographs of the World collection published by Globe Bible Publishing around 1890. Preserved within a private collection today, it offers us a glimpse into an era long gone. As we contemplate this mesmerizing image captured over a century ago, let us reflect on how places like these continue to connect individuals with their heritage and spirituality even in our modern world.
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