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Hamidiye Fountain Inaugurated - Thessaloniki, Greece
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Hamidiye Fountain Inaugurated - Thessaloniki, Greece
Hamidiye Fountain Inaugurated - Thessaloniki, Greece (when still Salonika under Turkish control). Date: circa 1901
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Abdulhamid Ceremony Fontana Fountain Hamid Hamidie Hamidiye Inaugurated Inauguration Salonica Salonika Sultan Thesalonica Thesalonika Thessalonica Thessalonika Thessaloniki Ottoman
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This evocative photograph captures the grandeur and opulence of the Hamidiye Fountain Inauguration in Thessaloniki, Greece, circa 1901. Thessaloniki, then known as Salonika under Turkish rule, was a vibrant and multicultural city, and the Hamidiye Fountain was a symbol of the Ottoman Empire's power and prosperity. The fountain, named after Sultan Abdulhamid II and his second consort, Hamide Hanim, was a gift to the city's inhabitants. The Sultan himself attended the inauguration ceremony, making it a significant event in the history of the Ottoman Empire. The image shows the Sultan, dressed in traditional Ottoman attire, seated on a throne, surrounded by dignitaries and officials. The fountain, a magnificent structure adorned with intricate Islamic motifs, is in the foreground, its waters cascading gracefully into a large basin. The crowd, a sea of colorful headscarves and fez hats, can be seen gathered around the fountain, witnessing the historic moment. The Hamidiye Fountain stood as a testament to the Ottoman Empire's rich cultural heritage until it was destroyed during World War I. Today, plans are underway to restore the fountain to its former glory, and it remains an important symbol of Thessaloniki's rich history and diverse cultural heritage.
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