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Man at a cistern near Church of Nativity, Bethlehem
Man drawing water from a cistern near the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem. Date: 1920s
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1. Title: A Holy Tradition Unfolds - A Man Draws Water from the Cistern Near the Church of Nativity, Bethlehem (1920s) 2. Description: This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a moment in time, transporting us back to the Middle East in the 1920s. The image portrays a man, his face etched with the lines of age and experience, as he draws water from a cistern located near the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. The church, a significant site of pilgrimage for Christians around the world, stands proudly in the background, its ancient walls seemingly unchanged by the passage of time. 3. Context: The Church of the Nativity, built over the site where tradition holds that Jesus was born, has been a place of worship and reverence for over a thousand years. In the 1920s, the region was under the rule of the British Mandate of Palestine. Life in this part of the Middle East was simple, with daily routines often revolving around the acquisition of water from communal cisterns like the one depicted in the photograph. 4. Details: The man in the photograph wears a traditional Middle Eastern garb, with a keffiyeh wrapped around his head and a long robe covering his body. He is using a long wooden pole with a bucket attached to one end, lowering it into the cistern to fill it with water. A heavy chain, which appears to be attached to the cistern's rim, ensures that the water level remains constant. 5. Historical Significance: This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of people in the Middle East during the 1920s, a time of transition and change in the region. It also highlights the enduring connection between the people and the land, as well as the importance of water as a vital resource. The image serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural traditions that continue to shape the Middle East today.
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