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Red Sea Meteor
METEOR OVER SINAI is interpreted by Arabs as a portent of grave events in the Red Sea area : shortly after, war breaks out between Italy and Ethiopia
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Arabs Area Breaks Ethiopia Grave Interpreted Meteor Meteorites Meteors Phenomena Portent Shortly Sinai Space 1935
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This print captures the breathtaking sight of a Red Sea Meteor streaking across the night sky over Sinai in July 1935. The image is not just a stunning display of natural phenomena, but also holds historical significance as it was interpreted by Arabs as a portent of grave events to come in the Red Sea area.
Shortly after this meteor appeared, war broke out between Italy and Ethiopia, adding an eerie layer of foreboding to this already mesmerizing scene. The connection between celestial occurrences and earthly events has long fascinated humanity, with meteors often being seen as omens or signs from above.
In this particular instance, the appearance of the Red Sea Meteor seemed to foreshadow the conflict that would soon unfold in that region. The juxtaposition of beauty and impending turmoil in this photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of nature and human history.
Mary Evans Picture Library has captured not just a moment in time, but a convergence of elements that speak to our collective fascination with both the mysteries of space and the complexities of our own existence on Earth.
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