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Phosphate Mine

Workers pushing railway wagons full of phosphate at a mine in Sfax, Tunisia, North Africa. Date: 1930s

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Chemicals Mine Muslim Phosphate Pushing Sfax Tunisia Tunisian Wagons


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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Phosphate Mine in Sfax, Tunisia during the 1930s. Located in North Africa, Tunisia's Phosphate industry was a significant contributor to the country's economy, and this image offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the Muslim workers who played a crucial role in its operation. The photograph shows a group of African men in traditional clothing, pushing railway wagons filled with phosphate through the dusty mine. The men, dressed in long, flowing robes and head coverings, are focused on their task, their faces expressing determination and resolve. In the background, the vast expanse of the mine stretches out, its raw, untamed beauty on full display. Phosphate, a valuable mineral used in the production of fertilizers and chemicals, was extracted from the ground using a labor-intensive process. The workers, many of whom were local residents, would manually dig up the phosphate-rich rock and load it onto the railway wagons for transport to processing plants. Despite the harsh conditions and demanding labor, the workers appeared proud of their contribution to the industry. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the human element behind the production of essential chemicals and fertilizers, and the important role that workers played in the economic development of Tunisia during the 1930s.

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