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Phosphates Quay, Bone (Annaba), Algeria
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Phosphates Quay, Bone (Annaba), Algeria
Phosphates Quay, Bone (Annaba), Algeria, with railway trucks and stored goods. Date: circa 1910
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Algeria Algerian Bone Covered Covers Dust Dusty Goods Palm Quay Stored Trestle Trucks Annaba Phosphates Trestles
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity at Phosphates Quay in Bone, now known as Annaba, Algeria, during the early 1910s. The image presents a scene of industry and commerce in this North African port city, with its covered trestles and bustling railway traffic. Dusty roads and palm trees line the quay, adding to the sense of heat and activity. In the foreground, we see a row of railway trucks, their metal frames glinting in the sunlight. These trucks would have been used to transport phosphates, a valuable resource mined in the area, to the quay for loading onto ships. The stored goods in the background, covered to protect them from the elements, suggest a diverse range of merchandise being traded. The architecture of the buildings in the background is a mix of European and Middle Eastern influences, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Algeria. The use of covered trestles would have been essential in protecting the goods from the harsh desert climate, as well as providing shelter for workers and traders. Despite the industrial activity, there is a sense of tranquility in the photograph, with the palm trees providing a lush contrast to the dusty quay and the calm water of the harbor in the background. This image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history of this fascinating North African city.
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