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Lieutenant Cameron's Sketches in Central Africa: a lake dwelling on Lake Moheya, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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Lieutenant Cameron's Sketches in Central Africa: a lake dwelling on Lake Moheya, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant Cameron's Sketches in Central Africa: a lake dwelling on Lake Moheya, 1876. A...feature of some interest is one of the "lake dwellings, " the huts erected over the water upon posts or piles, in Lake Moheya, which is a sort of construction also met with in the marshy parts of New Guinea and of Borneo. There are relics of a similar kind on the shores of some lakes in Switzerland, and in other countries of Europe, formerly inhabited by the prehistoric races of mankind'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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Cameron Verney Lovett Exploration Exploring House On Stilts Piles Stilt House Stilts Swimming Thatch Thatched Thatched Roof Verney Lovett Cameron
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This black and white image showcases a lake dwelling on Lake Moheya in Central Africa, as depicted in Lieutenant Cameron's Sketches in Central Africa, published in the Illustrated London News in 1876. The lake dwelling, a unique architectural feature of some interest, is constructed on stilts or piles over the water. Similar constructions can be found in marshy regions of New Guinea, Borneo, and even in Europe, particularly in Switzerland, where they were once inhabited by prehistoric races. The huts, with their thatched roofs, provide an intriguing glimpse into the past and the lives of the people who lived in harmony with their natural surroundings. The image, taken during the late 19th century, captures the exterior of the huts, with men and boys swimming in the lake and the lake's calm waters reflecting the sky above. This engraving, a testament to the exploratory spirit of the time, offers a fascinating insight into the geographical and cultural landscape of Central Africa during the Victorian era.
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