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.