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'Ahmadou's Palace at Segou; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
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'Ahmadou's Palace at Segou; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Ahmadou's Palace at Segou; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin
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1870s Adobe Bambara Bates Henry Walter Bates Hw Brick Cassell Petter Galpin Eugene Abdon Mage Henry Walter Bates Hw Bates Illustrated Travels Mage Eugene Abdon Mali Malian Mud Brick Mudbrick Petter And Galpin Royal Residence West Africa West African Cassell Segou
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Ahmadou's Palace at Segou: A Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875" is an intriguing photograph that captures the grandeur of Ahmadou Quan, the ruler of Segou, a major city in present-day Mali, West Africa. The image is taken from Henry Walter Bates' "Illustrated Travels," published by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin in London during the late 19th century. The photograph depicts the imposing mud-brick palace of Ahmadou Quan, which stands proudly against the backdrop of the African landscape. The palace, with its distinctive red-brown color and intricate brickwork, is a testament to the architectural prowess of the Bambara people, who ruled over Segou during this period. The photograph also reveals a bustling town scene, with people going about their daily activities in the foreground, adding a sense of vibrancy and life to the image. The photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the world of the Bambara people during the late 19th century. It is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of West Africa and the important role that the region played in the global trading networks of the time. The photograph's creator is unknown, but it is believed to have been taken by either Henry Walter Bates or Eugene Abdon Mage, both of whom were prominent travel writers and photographers of the period. Despite the passage of time, the photograph remains an enduring symbol of the beauty and complexity of African history and culture. It invites us to explore the stories and traditions that lie beneath the surface of this image and to appreciate the unique and diverse world that exists beyond our own.
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