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'A la lisiere du desert en Tripolitaine; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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'A la lisiere du desert en Tripolitaine; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'A la lisiere du desert en Tripolitaine; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914
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A la lisiere du desert en Tripolitaine; Le Nord-Est Africain,
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translated to "On the Edge of the Desert in Tripolitania, North-East Africa," is an evocative photograph taken in 1914. The image, published in the French magazine "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree," captures the transitional moment between day and night in the Tripolitanian landscape of Libya, Africa. The photograph depicts a serene scene of palm trees lining the edge of a sandy desert, their silhouettes starkly contrasting against the orange and purple hues of the setting sun. In the foreground, a group of people, both black and white, are gathered around what appears to be a makeshift campfire. The figure of a man, dressed in European attire, sits among them, seemingly deep in thought as he gazes into the flames. The image offers a glimpse into the diverse population of Tripolitania during the early 20th century. The region, located in the north-east of Libya, was a melting pot of various cultures and ethnicities, with European settlers, indigenous Libyans, and enslaved Africans living and working together. The photograph also highlights the unique natural beauty of the area, with its arid desert landscape and lush palm groves. The trees, with their fronds swaying gently in the evening breeze, provide a stark contrast to the barren desert behind them. The print, now a valuable piece of historical documentation, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, capturing the essence of a moment in time that has long since passed. The photograph invites us to reflect on the rich history and cultural diversity of North-East Africa, and the people who once called it home.
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