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Agricultural penal colony of Ain-Zara, Tripoli
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Agricultural penal colony of Ain-Zara, Tripoli
Agricultural penal colony of Ain-Zara, Tripoli Lybia Tripoli. Date of Photograph:1911
Unidentified Author
FVQ-F-128629-0000
Media ID 33293668
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Cultivation Farming And Country Life Land Cultivation Person And Social Status Prisoner Structure Or Place Society And Politics
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This photo print, titled "FVQ-F-128629-0000" takes us back in time to the year 1911, capturing a significant moment in history. The image showcases the agricultural penal colony of Ain-Zara, located in Tripoli. The scene depicted is one of both intrigue and contemplation. As we gaze upon this snapshot from the past, we are transported to a world where land cultivation was not only a means of sustenance but also served as punishment for those who found themselves imprisoned within its boundaries. The composition reveals a sprawling landscape that stretches as far as the eye can see – an expansive countryside dedicated to farming and country life. Rows upon rows of meticulously cultivated fields dominate the foreground, showcasing human determination and resilience against nature's whims. Amidst this vast expanse lies a structure that serves as both shelter and confinement for prisoners who have been sentenced to labor on these lands. The presence of individuals working diligently under the watchful eyes of their captors speaks volumes about social status and power dynamics prevalent during that era. Beyond being just an image frozen in time, this photograph offers us valuable insights into society and politics at play during early 20th-century Tripoli. It prompts reflection on how agriculture was utilized not only for economic purposes but also as a tool for control over individuals deemed outcasts by society. Although we may never know the identity of the photographer behind this remarkable piece from Alinari's collection, their work has left an indelible mark on our understanding of history. This print serves as a poignant reminder of how landscapes can bear witness to complex narratives involving humanity's struggles with power, justice, and survival throughout different periods in time.
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