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Port Said - Egypt - Sultan Hussein Quay - Victoria Monument
Queen Victoria Monument on the Sultan Hussein Quay at Port Said, Egypt - Important and strategic port on the Suez Canal. For this view 25 years later - see 10284668. Date: circa 1903
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Agency Canal Colony Cook Hussein Off Ice Quay Quay Side Suez Sultan
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This photograph, taken circa 1903, showcases the picturesque Sultan Hussein Quay at Port Said, Egypt. The image features the imposing Victoria Monument, dedicated to Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901, and is a symbol of British colonial rule in Egypt and the importance of Port Said as a strategic harbor on the Suez Canal. The quay side bustles with activity, with a cook preparing a meal on the left, while a local African man sells goods from a cart on the right. A shopkeeper attends to customers in the background, while a sailor off-load ice from a ship. The presence of the British flag on the nearby building and the European-style architecture further underscore the influence of the British Empire in the region during the early 1900s. Port Said, founded in 1859, was a vital hub for travel and trade between Europe and North Africa, and the Suez Canal, which opened in 1869, significantly increased its importance. The monument to Queen Victoria, erected in 1901, stands as a testament to the British presence and influence in the region during this period. This photograph, with its vibrant colors and rich details, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Port Said and Egypt during the early 1900s. It is a reminder of the complex and intriguing history of the Suez Canal and the role it played in connecting the world through trade and travel.
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