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Camel caravan, Peshawar, India, Khyber Province, Pakistan
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Camel caravan, Peshawar, India, Khyber Province, Pakistan
19th century vintage photograph: halt of a camel caravan, Peshawar, India, now Khyber Province, Pakistan
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Ethnicity Ethnographic Traveller Albumen
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This vintage photograph depicts the halt of a camel caravan in the bustling city of Peshawar, then part of India and now situated in the Khyber Province of Pakistan. The image, captured in the late 19th century, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and ethnographic diversity of this historic region. The caravan, led by a turbaned guide, makes its way through the urban landscape, with the distinctive architecture of Peshawar's buildings serving as a backdrop. The city's streets are filled with a mix of people from various ethnicities, each dressed in their traditional attire, adding to the vibrant ethos of this multicultural hub. As the caravan comes to a halt, the camels take a much-needed rest, their humps deflated from the long journey. The caravan's goods, carefully loaded onto the animals, spill out onto the dusty ground, creating a colorful array of textures and patterns. The landscape surrounding Peshawar is also captured in the photograph, with the rolling hills and verdant countryside providing a stark contrast to the urban setting. The image serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of the city and the rural areas, with trade and travel playing a crucial role in shaping the region's history. This photograph is an invaluable archival record of a bygone era, offering a window into the indigenous people and their way of life in the Khyber Province during the late 19th century. The image's albumen print process adds to its historical significance, preserving the details and textures of the scene in a way that continues to captivate viewers today.
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