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The tomb of the Mahdi at Omdurman, Sudan, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
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The tomb of the Mahdi at Omdurman, Sudan, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The tomb of the Mahdi at Omdurman, Sudan, 1905. The tomb [before us is] a low, roofless building with arched windows, surrounded by a court with an arched door on the right. The low roof on the right beyond the court is the Mahdis house. The entire town, which the Mahdi had built as his capital, consists of crude, one story houses built of sun-dried brick. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted
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Ahmed Breasted Capital James Henry James Henry Breasted Keystone Mahdi Mausoleum Mohammed Omdurman Rooftop Stereoscopic Sudan Sudanese Underwood Underwood Print Collector7 Stereoscopic Photography
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This print takes us back to the year 1905, capturing a significant historical site - The tomb of the Mahdi at Omdurman, Sudan. The image showcases a low, roofless building with arched windows, standing as a solemn testament to the final resting place of the revered Mahdi. Surrounding this sacred structure is a courtyard adorned with an arched door on the right side. Beyond lies the modest house where the Mahdi once resided. The town itself, which served as his capital city, can be seen in the background. It consists of simple one-story houses constructed from sun-dried brick. This monochrome photograph allows us to appreciate both the architectural beauty and simplicity that characterized this Sudanese town during that era. Stereoscopic photography was employed to capture every intricate detail of this scene, providing depth and realism to its viewers. As we gaze upon this image today, we are transported back in time and reminded of Sudan's rich history. The collaboration between Underwood & Underwood (the creators), James Henry Breasted (the writer), Keystone (the publisher), and Mohammed Ahmed (also known as "The Mahdi") has resulted in an extraordinary piece of art that encapsulates not only a physical location but also symbolizes concepts such as death, burial, legacy, and cultural significance. This remarkable print serves as a reminder of our shared human heritage and invites us to explore further into history's mysteries through visual storytelling.
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