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Sultan of Tuareg Veiled people of Hoggar Mountains, Algeria
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Sultan of Tuareg Veiled people of Hoggar Mountains, Algeria
Sultan of the Tuareg Veiled people of the Hoggar Mountains, Algeria. Taken during the expedition led by Captain Angus Buchanan to the Sahel region of the Sahara in 1922-23. A film shot during the expedition, Crossing the Great Sahara, records the 3500 mile journey, which began in Kano, in Northern Nigeria early in 1922 and ended in Tougourt, Algeria in April 1923. Buchanan had previously led an expedition into the Sahara in 1919-1920. Date: circa 1922
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Algeria Algerian Angus Berber Buchanan Desert Explorer Niger Nomadic Region Sahara Sultan Touareg Tuareg Twareg Veil Veiled Veils 1922 1923 Agadez Ahaggar Pastoralist Sahel
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In this evocative photograph, the enigmatic Sultan of the Tuareg Veiled People of the Hoggar Mountains, Algeria, is depicted against the backdrop of the arid, otherworldly landscape of the Sahara Desert. Taken during the daring expedition led by British explorer Captain Angus Buchanan to the Sahel region of the Sahara in 1922-23, this image captures the mystique and allure of the Tuareg people, also known as the Twareg or Ahaggar, who are renowned for their distinctive blue veils and nomadic lifestyle. The expedition, titled "Crossing the Great Sahara," began in Kano, Nigeria, in early 1922 and concluded in Tougourt, Algeria, in April 1923. Buchanan, an experienced explorer who had previously led an expedition into the Sahara in 1919-1920, embarked on this journey with a team of camel drivers, local guides, and a film crew. The aim was to document the people, cultures, and landscapes of the Sahel region, which had long fascinated Europeans due to its exotic allure and the challenges it presented. The Sultan, with his veiled face and regal bearing, embodies the enigma and mystery of the Tuareg people. The veils, which are a symbol of their identity and cultural heritage, are an integral part of their daily lives, protecting them from the harsh desert sun and sandstorms. The Tuareg are a pastoralist people, and their lives revolve around their herds of camels, goats, and sheep. They are also known as the "Blue Men of the Sahara" due to the indigo dye they use to stain their bodies and clothing. This photograph is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of the Tuareg people and the Sahara Desert. It also serves as a reminder of the intrepid spirit of explorers like Captain Angus Buchanan, who braved the challenges of the desert to document and preserve the stories of the people who call it home.
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