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Bagamoyo Road - Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa
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Bagamoyo Road - Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa
Bagamoyo Road - Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. Date: circa 1910s
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Apr18 Salaam Tanganyika Tanzania Tanzanian Bagamoyo Dar Es Salaam
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Bagamoyo Road, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa (circa 1910s) This evocative photograph captures the essence of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania's bustling coastal city, during the early 1900s. The image focuses on Bagamoyo Road, a central artery that connected the city's vibrant commercial district with its outlying residential areas. The photograph reveals a diverse and dynamic scene, with a mix of people and vehicles traversing the dusty road. European settlers, dressed in suits and hats, are seen interacting with local Tanzanians, who are dressed in traditional clothing. Oxen-drawn carts and bicycles share the road with automobiles, reflecting the gradual integration of modern transportation into daily life. The photograph also highlights the architectural diversity of the city. European-style buildings, with their red-tiled roofs and ornate facades, stand in stark contrast to the traditional mud-and-wattle huts that line the road. The presence of the Bagamoyo Mosque, a prominent landmark in the background, underscores the city's rich cultural heritage and religious diversity. Bagamoyo Road was not only a vital transportation route but also a symbol of the complex and interconnected social fabric of Dar-es-Salaam during the early 1900s. European traders and administrators, as well as local merchants and artisans, converged on this road to exchange goods and ideas. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, revealing a time when different communities came together to shape the history of this fascinating East African city.
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