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A View Across the Qasr a-Nil Bridge in Cairo, Egypt

This is a commercial photograph of the Qasr a-Nil Bridge that spans the Nile in Cairo, Egypt. The bridge was originally named Khedive Ismail Bridge and is one of the longest over the Nile River. E. Clifton Daniel, Jr. wrote on the back of the photograph: "This is one of the biggest bridges over the Nile." Part of a group of photographs originally sent by E. Clifton Daniel, Jr. to his mother.

A View of Early Street Cars in Damascus, Syria With the Sinaniyeh Mosque in the Background

This is an early commercial photograph of streetcars in Damascus, Syria. In the background, the Sinaniyeh Mosque can be seen. The mosque was built in 1591 and is noted for the heavy use of decorative tiles used throughout. Part of a group of photographs originally sent by E. Clifton Daniel, Jr. to his mother.

The Three Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt

This is a commercial photograph of the three Pyramids of Giza: The Pyramid of Cheops or Khufu also known as The Great Pyramid is in the forefront. The Pyramid of Chephren or Khafre is in the middle and the Pyramid of Menkaure is in the far distance - left. E. Clifton Daniel, Jr., wrote on the back of the photograph: "I've walked around these many a Sunday afternoon." Part of a group of photographs originally sent by E. Clifton Daniel, Jr., to his mother.