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Special Eye on the Hajj: Mystery lensman who took first photos of Makkah

Eye on the Hajj: Mystery lensman who took first photos of Makkah

  • Ghaffar recorded his experiences in Makkah between 1884-1885 in diaries and correspondences with his mentor, the Dutch scholar Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje
  • Today, Abdul Gaffar’s pictures speak for themselves, offering an alternative depiction of the region
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