Israel - Local millers of Corn

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Israel - Local millers of Corn

Local millers of Corn working with hand-powered rotary querns in Jerusalem, Israel - at this period under Ottoman control Date: circa 1903

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Baskets Corn Grain Israel Israeli Jerusalem Milling Powered Quern Rotary Scales Wheat

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In this evocative photograph taken in Jerusalem, Israel around the year 1903, local millers are seen at work, utilizing traditional hand-powered rotary querns to grind corn. At this time, Jerusalem was under Ottoman rule, and the city's economy was largely agrarian and reliant on small-scale industries like milling. The scene unfolds on a narrow, cobblestone street, with the millers' workstations set up on the sidewalk. Each station consists of a quern, a large, flat stone with a smaller, rounded stone (known as a quernstone) placed on top. The millers, dressed in traditional Middle Eastern garb, use a long handle attached to the quernstone to rotate it, grinding the corn between the two stones. The milling process is a communal affair, with several millers working together to process the grain. The freshly ground corn is weighed on a set of scales before being transferred to baskets or sacks. The querns, an essential tool for milling grain, have been used for thousands of years, and their simple yet effective design has remained largely unchanged throughout history. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of Jerusalem's local millers during the Ottoman era. It showcases the importance of traditional industries and the communal spirit that underpinned the city's economy. The use of hand-powered rotary querns not only reflects the region's rich cultural heritage but also underscores the resilience and ingenuity of its people. This photograph is an invaluable record of a bygone era, providing a window into the past and offering insights into the lives of the people who once called Jerusalem home. It is a poignant reminder of the enduring connection between the land, its people, and the simple, yet essential, industries that have shaped their lives for generations.

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