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Ottoman Bank Square Coffee House, Basra, Iraq, WW1
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Ottoman Bank Square Coffee House, Basra, Iraq, WW1
Ottoman Bank Square Coffee House, Basra, Iraq, during the First World War.
circa 1916
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Bank Basra Coffee Iraq Iraqi Sunny Ottoman
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This evocative photograph captures the Ottoman Bank Square Coffee House in Basra, Iraq, during the First World War, circa 1916. The image offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of this bustling Middle Eastern city during a time of great upheaval and change. The sun casts a warm glow over the cobblestone square, illuminating the ornate facade of the coffee house and the surrounding buildings. Soldiers in uniforms of various European powers can be seen milling about, suggesting the strategic importance of Basra as a key port city during the war. The coffee house, with its inviting open-air seating area, would have been a popular gathering place for locals and foreigners alike, offering respite from the heat of the day. The scene is a poignant reminder of the diverse and complex history of Iraq, a country that has long been shaped by the intersection of different cultures and empires. With its rich detail and atmospheric quality, this photograph transports us back in time, allowing us to witness a moment in history that is often overshadowed by the larger conflicts of the First World War.
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