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Boys school in a Coptic Centre, Esneh, Egypt
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Boys school in a Coptic Centre, Esneh, Egypt
Scene at a Moslem boys school in a Coptic Centre at Esneh (Esna), south of Luxor, Egypt. Date: 1922
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In this evocative photograph, a group of Muslim boys sit attentively in a classroom at a school located within the Coptic Centre of Esneh, a small town south of Luxor in Egypt. The year is 1922, and the 1920s, a time of significant cultural and social change in the Middle East, are well underway. The boys, dressed in simple white shirts and trousers, are engrossed in their studies, their young faces focused intently on the pages of their textbooks. The teacher, a bearded man in traditional Arab attire, stands at the front of the room, pointing to a map of the world spread out before him on a wooden table. The boys, eager to learn, lean forward, their dark eyes fixed on the teacher's every word. The Coptic Centre of Esneh, a Christian community in a predominantly Muslim region, was a unique place of interfaith coexistence. The presence of a Muslim boys' school within its walls reflects the spirit of tolerance and mutual respect that characterized the community. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the boys and their education during this period. It also underscores the rich cultural and religious diversity of Egypt and the Middle East, a region that continues to captivate the world's imagination and fascination to this day. The boys' intense focus on their studies, the teacher's dedication to imparting knowledge, and the peaceful coexistence of different religious communities in Esneh serve as a powerful reminder of the enduring human desire for learning and understanding, transcending racial, ethnic, and religious boundaries.
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