Cairene Residences
Cairo, Egypt
These 19th century views illustrate features of traditional Cairene residential architecture such as the mashrabiyya ( projecting balconies enclosed by wooden latticework), elaborate masonry details, and arcaded courtyards.

Source:
Depaule, Jean-Charles. 1985. Actualité de l'habitat ancien au Caire. Cairo: Centre d'Études et de Documentation Économiques Juridiques et Sociales.
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Cairo, Egypt
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1299-1922
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