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c. 1890s Israel Palestine - the well of the Good Samaritan
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c. 1890s Israel Palestine - the well of the Good Samaritan
c.1890s Holy Land Israel Palestine photochrome - the well of the Good Samaritan
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This photograph, taken in the late 1890s, depicts the Well of the Good Samaritan, a significant site of both historical and religious importance located in the Holy Land between Jerusalem and Jericho. The image transports us back in time to an era of cultural richness and diversity, as the Middle East was under various empires, including the Ottoman Empire at the time. The photograph showcases a group of ethnically diverse individuals gathered around the well, which is a testament to the region's complex and interconnected history. To the left, a European traveler, dressed in late 19th-century attire, captures the scene with a camera. In the foreground, an indigenous man, likely of Middle Eastern descent, leans against the ancient stone wall of the well, while a Muslim man in traditional garb sits at the edge, filling a water jug. A Jewish man, wearing a yarmulke, is seen in the background, engaged in conversation with another man. The Well of the Good Samaritan holds great significance in the Abrahamic religions, as it is mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible as the location where the Good Samaritan, a man of the Samaritan ethnicity, shows compassion and kindness to a traveler who had been robbed and left for dead. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing us with a snapshot of the diverse population that once inhabited this region, living together amidst the ancient history and religious sites that continue to shape the Middle East today.
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