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Wahabee and Persian Noble
Wahabee (Wahabi, Wahhabi) and Persian Noble, Iran.
1840
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This evocative image captures a moment in the complex history between the Wahabee and Persian peoples in the mid-19th century. The Wahabee, also known as the Wahhabis or Wahhabis of Arabia, were a strict and puritanical branch of Islam that emerged in the Arabian Peninsula in the late 18th century. They were known for their austere lifestyle, rejection of Sufi and other mystical practices, and adherence to a literal interpretation of the Quran. In this photograph, a Wahabee man is depicted in conversation with a Persian noble, both of them dressed in traditional attire reflective of their respective cultures. The Wahabee man is armed with a rifle, a common weapon during this period, while the Persian noble wears a turban and a long robe adorned with intricate embroidery. The background of the photograph suggests a desert landscape, likely in what is now Saudi Arabia or Iran. The image offers a glimpse into the interactions between these two distinct groups during a time of increasing contact and tension between the Arabian Peninsula and Persia. The Wahabee movement had spread beyond its Arabian heartland, and Persia, under the Qajar dynasty, was expanding its borders and encountering the Wahabee presence in the region. The photograph, taken around 1840, is a testament to the rich cultural and historical exchanges that took place during this period of global exploration and interaction. It also underscores the complexities and nuances of the interactions between different Islamic communities and the broader global context of the 19th century.
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