Mozambique Town, Mozambique, Portuguese East Africa

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Mozambique Town, Mozambique, Portuguese East Africa

Landing pier, Mozambique Town, Mozambique, Portuguese East Africa. Date: circa 1910s

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Colonialism Landing Mozambique Pier Portuguese

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1. Title: "A Bygone Era: Mozambique Town's Landing Pier in the 1910s" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the bustling scene at the landing pier of Mozambique Town in Portuguese East Africa during the 1910s. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the colonial past of this coastal African town. The pier, extending into the azure waters, is a hub of activity. Ships of various sizes and shapes anchor in the harbor, their masts and rigging silhouetted against the bright sky. Sailors and local workers can be seen scurrying about, loading and unloading goods from the vessels. The pier itself teems with activity, as people and carts move to and fro, transporting goods between the ships and the town. Mozambique Town, situated on the eastern coast of Africa, was a vital port city during the colonial era. Portuguese traders and settlers established a presence here in the late 15th century, and the town grew to become an important center for the export of goods such as sugar, cotton, and ivory. The arrival of ships from Europe and beyond brought not only commerce but also cultural exchange, shaping the unique character of this African coastal community. The photograph's composition invites us to imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of this bustling port town. The water, dotted with the reflections of the ships, shimmers in the sunlight, while the town's buildings, some with red-tiled roofs, can be seen in the background. This image offers a poignant reminder of the rich history and cultural exchange that once took place in Mozambique Town and along the eastern coast of Africa.

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