The first photograph was taken in the early 1800s. A few decades later, photography had reached Egypt.
These images show a unique overview of a transforming culture and society, providing us with a glimpse into a fascinating past. During this time, Egypt was ruled by the Muhammad Ali Pasha dynasty, which lasted from 1805 to 1953.
Here's a snap shot that the sands of time have managed to preserve.
An Egyptian merchant woman, 1870s
Egyptian shopkeepers, 1870s
Egyptian men sitting in an archway, mid 1800s
An Egyptian man surrounded by Persian rugs, 1800s
Egyptian village women collecting water, 1870s
Nubians in Upper Egypt, circa 1880-1889
A Cairo street in 1857
Egyptian woman riding a donkey, 1870s
Men carrying water, 1800s
Men walk past the Pyramids of Giza, 1800s
A camel party in the desert, 1870s
An Egyptian street, 1881
Egyptian women and a child, 1870s
A village by the Nile River, 1870s
A group of Islamic scholars, 1870s
Villagers in Upper Egypt, 1880s
A crowded Cairo street, 1869
