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1943 Syria - boiling grapes to made Arak liqour
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1943 Syria - boiling grapes to made Arak liqour
1943 Syria - boiling grapes to made Arak liqour
Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the 1940s, as Syrian men boil grapes to produce the traditional Middle Eastern liquor, Arak, in a rural village in Syria during the 1940s. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Second World War, with a British army recruitment officer, dressed in full uniform, observing the process from a distance. The officer, stationed in the Middle East as part of the British Empire's military efforts, is likely documenting the local culture and customs for his own records or for the British war effort. The men, dressed in traditional Arab clothing, work together to tend to the large vat of boiling grapes, their faces etched with concentration and determination. The steam rises from the vat, mingling with the smoke from the nearby fire, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. The simple tools and rustic surroundings serve as a reminder of the stark contrast between the modern military technology of the time and the traditional ways of life in the region. This photograph offers a glimpse into a moment of everyday life in Syria during a time of global upheaval and change.
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