Mameluke House in Cairo, taken in 1800s, from Cornell University archives.

Interior of an Egyptian home, taken in 1800s, from the Cornell University archives

Interior of an Egyptian home, taken 1800s, from Cornell University archives

Interior of an Egyptian home, taken 1800s, from Cornell University archives.

I found these treasures the other day aren't they such lovely photographs. I am hoping to find more.

Its interesting to see a Victorian influence in the last two even though they are still strongly Middle Eastern.

1940s Aramco pictures, Dammam house structures

I found these wonderful pictures a while ago and I don't remember where from, except that they are ARAMCO photographs taken in Dammam in the 1940s. I'm fascinated by the diversity of Architecture here. Does anyone know where these photos are from? or have any more?

I love....Black and white photography

I love black and white photographs and this is a favorite of mine. My Egyptian Grandma