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Flooding near the Pyramids, Egypt
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Flooding near the Pyramids, Egypt
Flooding near the Pyramids, Egypt. People bring containers to fill with water. Date: early 20th century
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In this evocative early 20th century photograph, the timeless beauty of Egypt's ancient Pyramids is juxtapposed with the everyday lives of its people during the annual flooding of the Nile River. The mighty river, the lifeblood of Egypt, is seen in the background, its waters reaching the very foot of the iconic pyramids of Giza. The scene is one of communal effort and survival, as locals fill their containers with water from the river. The men, dressed in traditional Arab garb, carry jugs, jars, and other containers on their heads or shoulders, while women and children help out by holding the containers steady or passing them along. The lush palm trees, a symbol of the fertility brought by the Nile, add a touch of greenery to the arid landscape. The Egyptian Pyramids, standing proudly in the middle distance, bear silent witness to the passage of time and the enduring spirit of the people. This image captures a moment in history, a snapshot of life in Egypt during a time when the annual flooding of the Nile was an essential part of the agricultural cycle and the daily lives of the people.
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