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Opening Ceremony of the Hamidiye Fountain, Thessaloniki
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Opening Ceremony of the Hamidiye Fountain, Thessaloniki
The inauguration ceremony of the Hamidiye Fountain, Thessaloniki, Greece. Named after His Imperial Majesty, The Sultan Abdulhamid II, Emperor of the Ottomans, Caliph of the Faithful (also known as Abdul Hamid II, Abd Al-Hamid II Khan Ghazi and The Crimson Sultan) (1842-1918). Date: circa 1890
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Abdulhamid Ceremony Dignitaries Fountain Hamidie Hamidiye Opening Salonica Salonika Sultan Thesalonica Thesalonika Thessalonica Thessalonika Thessaloniki Ottoman
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This photograph captures the grandeur and opulence of the Opening Ceremony of the Hamidiye Fountain in Thessaloniki, Greece, circa 1890. Named after His Imperial Majesty, Sultan Abdulhamid II, Emperor of the Ottomans and Caliph of the Faithful (1842-1918), this monumental fountain was a symbol of the Ottoman Empire's power and influence in the city. The Sultan, also known as Abd Al-Hamid II Khan Ghazi and The Crimson Sultan, is depicted in the photograph, seated on a throne, surrounded by an array of Turkish and Ottoman flags. Dignitaries and officials, dressed in their finest attire, stand in attendance, paying homage to the Sultan and the occasion. The Hamidiye Fountain was an impressive architectural feat, with intricate tilework, ornate carvings, and a grand central basin. It was built to commemorate the Hamidiye Regiments, a group of irregular cavalry units established by Sultan Abdulhamid II in the late 19th century. The fountain was a symbol of the Sultan's patronage of the military and his commitment to modernizing the Ottoman Empire. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of Thessaloniki and the Ottoman Empire during the 1890s. It is a testament to the grandeur and splendor of the Ottoman court and the importance of Thessaloniki as a cultural and political center of the empire.
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