Jigsaw Puzzle : Street with Ghorfas, Medenine, Tunisia, North Africa
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Street with Ghorfas, Medenine, Tunisia, North Africa
Street scene with Ghorfas (vaulted rooms for storing grain), Medenine, Tunisia, North Africa. Date: circa 1920
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Media ID 14258895
© Mary Evans/Pharcide
Grain Rooms Store Storing Structures Tunisia Tunisian Vaulted Ghorfas Medenine
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Discover the rich history and culture of North Africa with our exquisite Jigsaw Puzzle from Media Storehouse. Featuring the captivating image "Street with Ghorfas, Medenine, Tunisia, North Africa" by Mary Evans Prints Online, this puzzle transports you to a time when ancient traditions still thrived. The intricately designed ghorfas (vaulted rooms for storing grain) add a fascinating element to this street scene, captured circa 1920. Bring the beauty of Tunisia into your home and enjoy the therapeutic process of piecing together this intriguing puzzle.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.2cm (29.9" x 19.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the bustling street scene of Medenine, a small town in North Africa, circa 1920. The image transports us back in time, as we observe the daily life of the community in this Tunisian town. In the foreground, we see a group of people gathered around a ghorfa, a traditional Tunisian structure used for storing grain. The ghorfa, with its impressive vaulted architecture, is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the local population. The ghorfas were essential for the survival of the community, providing a means to store grain during the harvest season and ensuring a steady food supply throughout the year. The image shows the people carefully loading sacks of grain into the ghorfa, a labor-intensive process that required the cooperation of the entire community. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the architectural and cultural richness of Medenine. In the background, we see the intricately designed buildings, with their ornate facades and colorful details, reflecting the unique blend of Arab, Berber, and European influences that shaped the town's identity. The image invites us to explore the history and traditions of this fascinating North African town and offers a glimpse into a bygone era.
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