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Workmen laying an oil pipeline in Persia
Workmen laying an oil pipeline in Persia for the BP company. Date: circa 1925
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Conditions Energy Fuel Labour Labourer Laying Persia Persian Petroleum Pipe Work Men 1925 Pipe Line
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a group of determined workmen toil under the scorching sun of Persia during the early 1920s. They are part of a larger team employed by a British oil company, tasked with the arduous and complex process of laying an oil pipeline. The image captures a pivotal moment in the history of the petroleum industry, as the world began to rely increasingly on fossil fuels to power its burgeoning industries and economies. The men in this photograph, dressed in simple work clothes and wearing sun hats to protect themselves from the harsh desert conditions, are focused intently on their task. They work in unison, each one responsible for a specific section of the pipeline. The pipeline itself, a long, coiled serpent of metal, lies before them, waiting to be carefully laid and connected. The tools of their trade – shovels, picks, and wrenches – are scattered around them, evidence of the physical labor required to bring this project to fruition. The pipeline, once completed, would transport crude oil from the rich reserves in Persia to refineries in Europe, revolutionizing the way energy was produced and transported. The Middle East, with its vast oil reserves, would become a focal point of global geopolitics, shaping the course of history in the 20th century. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, a reminder of the human effort and ingenuity required to harness the power of nature and transform it into a valuable resource. The workmen in this image, their faces etched with sweat and determination, embody the spirit of innovation and progress that characterized the early days of the petroleum industry.
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