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Breaking ground for a new settlement - Chios
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Breaking ground for a new settlement - Chios
Triumphal Greeks Arch for the ceremony around the breaking of the ground for the construction of a new village on the Island of Chios, at this point under Ottoman Turkish control. The island is in the Aegean Sea only 5 miles off the coast of Asia Minor. Misfortune had struck the island in 1881, when an earthquake, estimated as 6.5 on the Richter scale damaged a large portion of the islands buildings. New settlements such as the one pictured were constructed in efforts uniting Turkish, Greek and international governments
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Breaking Ceremony Chios Earthquake Effort Multi Settlement Triumphant Ottoman
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This evocative photograph captures the triumphant moment of breaking ground for the construction of a new settlement on the Island of Chios, following the devastating earthquake of 1881. The earthquake, estimated at 6.5 on the Richter scale, caused extensive damage to a significant portion of the island's buildings, leaving many residents displaced and in need of assistance. In response to this national crisis, a multi-faceted effort was launched, involving the Turkish, Greek, and international governments, to rebuild and unite the community. This photograph documents the ceremony marking the beginning of the new village's construction. The triumphal arch in the foreground, adorned with the flags of Greece and the Ottoman Empire, symbolizes the unity and cooperation between the various parties involved in the rebuilding process. The British Empire, a major player in the international community at the time, also contributed to the relief efforts. The presence of British officials at the groundbreaking ceremony is evident in the photograph, underscoring the global response to the disaster. This historical image offers a glimpse into the post-earthquake rebuilding efforts on Chios, a process that would ultimately lead to the creation of new, modern settlements on the island. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of communities in the face of adversity, and the power of international cooperation in times of need.
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