Illustration of burning Tamasi Village, Soudan War

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Illustration of burning Tamasi Village, Soudan War

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Soudan

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This evocative illustration depicts the aftermath of the infamous burning of Tamasi Village during the Anglo-Egyptian conquest of the Sudan in the late 19th century. The village, located in what is now southern Sudan, was a key stronghold of the Mahdist resistance against British colonial rule. In the illustration, we see the remnants of the once vibrant and bustling village reduced to smoldering ruins. The sky above is filled with thick, ominous smoke, casting an eerie pall over the scene. In the foreground, a group of British soldiers and Sudanese troops, dressed in colonial uniforms, stand victoriously among the ashes, their weapons at the ready. The scene is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on civilian populations, particularly during the colonial era. The illustration is from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, a valuable resource for scholars and historians studying the colonial period in Africa. The intricate details and rich colors of the illustration transport us back in time, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of the Sudan and the British Empire.

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