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JORDAN: BEDOUIN RITUAL. Two Bedouins perform a healing ritual over a sick man, at Petra, Jordan
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JORDAN: BEDOUIN RITUAL. Two Bedouins perform a healing ritual over a sick man, at Petra, Jordan
JORDAN: BEDOUIN RITUAL.
Two Bedouins perform a healing ritual over a sick man, at Petra, Jordan. Photograph, 1920s or 1930s
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1920 1920s 1930 1930s Bedouin Bowl Ceremony Doctor Healing Jordan Jordanian Keffiyeh Ritual Robe Sick Transjordan Petra
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In this photograph from the 1920s or 1930s, we are transported to the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. The image captures a powerful moment as two Bedouins perform a healing ritual over a sick man. Dressed in traditional robes and wearing keffiyeh headscarves, they exude an air of mysticism and wisdom. The scene is filled with symbolism and intrigue. A large bowl sits at the center, perhaps containing herbs or sacred water used for medicinal purposes. The Bedouins' hands hover above it, emanating an aura of energy that seems to transcend time itself. Their eyes are focused intently on their patient, their faces etched with determination and compassion. Petra's majestic ruins provide a dramatic backdrop for this intimate ceremony, reminding us of the rich history and cultural heritage of Jordanian Bedouin tribes. It is evident that these rituals have been passed down through generations, preserving ancient traditions that hold deep significance within their community. This photograph offers us a glimpse into early 20th-century Transjordanian life when modern medicine was not readily available in remote areas like Petra. It serves as a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of these nomadic people who relied on age-old practices to heal both body and spirit. Through this image captured by The Granger Collection, we are invited to contemplate the power of faith, tradition, and human connection in times of adversity – themes that resonate across cultures throughout history.
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