Arabian Street in Algiers, Algeria
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Arabian Street in Algiers, Algeria
Winding (and climbing, up some steps) Arabian Street in Algiers, Algeria, with a seemingly rather staged set of local types! Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 11581633
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Algeria Algerian Algiers Arab Arabian Climbing Doorway Stair Steep Winding
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Winding and Climbing Arabian Street in Algiers, Algeria: A Snapshot of Everyday Life in the 1930s This evocative photograph captures the essence of Arabian Street in Algiers, Algeria, during the 1930s. The image shows a winding and steep stairway, climbing up the side of a hill, with the street continuing on above. The steps are filled with a seemingly rather staged set of local types, making this a fascinating glimpse into the past. At the bottom of the steps, a man in traditional Arab dress, wearing a fez and a long robe, sits casually on the steps, smoking a pipe. He appears to be deep in thought, oblivious to the activity around him. Nearby, a woman in a colorful headscarf and long, flowing robe, carries a large jug on her head, skillfully balancing it as she makes her way up the steps. Children play and laugh in the foreground, adding to the lively scene. One child, wearing a simple tunic and trousers, reaches up to touch the hand of a man who is helping another woman carry a heavy load up the steps. The man, dressed in a Western-style suit, looks down at the child with a warm smile. The doorway at the top of the steps leads to the bustling Arabian Street, filled with shops and market stalls. The street winds up the hill, disappearing into the distance. The scene is a vibrant and colorful representation of life in Algiers during the 1930s, showcasing the rich cultural blend of Arab and European influences. This photograph is a reminder of the history and diversity of Algeria and North Africa, and the connections that once existed between different parts of the world. It invites us to imagine the stories of the people in the image and the lives they led, and to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the past.
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