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Native Market - Aden, Yemen
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Native Market - Aden, Yemen
Native Market - Aden, Yemen - note the Sikh Indian and Arab merchants in the background. Date: circa 1906
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Aden Baskets Marketplace Population Sellers Sikh Trading Vendors Yemen Yemeni Overseers
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling atmosphere of the Native Market in Aden, Yemen, circa 1906. The market, a vibrant hub of trade and commerce, was a melting pot of various ethnic groups, including Yemeni, African, and Indian populations. In the background, two merchants, one Sikh Indian and the other Arab, oversee their wares with focused intensity. The Sikh merchant wears a turban and traditional Indian clothing, while the Arab merchant dons a flowing robe and headdress. Both men are deeply engrossed in their transactions, their expressions reflecting the seriousness and importance of their business dealings. The marketplace teems with activity, with vendors hawking their goods from colorful stalls and customers haggling over prices. Baskets filled with various fruits, vegetables, and spices line the ground, adding to the visual richness of the scene. The market served as a vital source of supplies for the British colonial administration and the international shipping community that frequented the port city of Aden. Despite the black-and-white image, the market comes alive with a riot of colors and textures, from the intricately patterned fabrics and baskets to the brightly hued fruits and vegetables. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse cultural landscape of Aden during the early 1900s, a time when the city was a thriving center of trade and cultural exchange.
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