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Maison Sargos at a cacao and coffee plantation, Congo
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Maison Sargos at a cacao and coffee plantation, Congo
Maison Sargos at a cacao and coffee plantation in the Kouilou Department in south of the Republic of the Congo (then French Equatorial Africa) at the west coast of Africa. Date: circa 1910
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Afrique Bean Beans Cacao Cocoa Coffee Congo Congolese Department Equatorial Farms Fields Magna Maison Mansion Plantation Plantations
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Maison Sargos Amidst the Lush Cacao and Coffee Plantations of Kouilou Department, French Equatorial Africa, Circa 1910 This evocative photograph captures the serene beauty of Maison Sargos, a mansion nestled amidst the verdant cacao and coffee plantations of the Kouilou Department in French Equatorial Africa, circa 1910. The image, taken at the west coast of Africa, presents a tranquil scene of the French colonial era, with the grand house standing proudly against the backdrop of the lush, rolling hills dotted with cocoa and coffee fields. The Kouilou Department, located in the southern part of the Republic of the Congo, was renowned for its fertile soil and thriving agricultural production. The region was a significant contributor to the global demand for cacao and coffee, with numerous European companies, including Maison Sargos, establishing large plantations to meet the growing market. The photograph reveals the Magna Kouilou plantation, where Maison Sargos had its operations. The mansion, with its elegant design and red-tiled roof, exudes an air of sophistication and opulence, contrasting starkly with the simple, rustic houses of the Congolese laborers who worked the fields. The fields themselves are a patchwork of green, with cocoa beans carefully arranged in neat rows, waiting to be harvested and processed. The image offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when European powers sought to exploit the natural resources of Africa for their own gain. Despite the colonial context, the photograph also highlights the rich beauty and bounty of the African land, with its fertile soil and abundant crops. Today, the legacy of these plantations continues to shape the agricultural landscape of the Kouilou Department, as farmers continue to cultivate cacao and coffee, ensuring the continuity of a proud and enduring tradition.
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