Vue generale de l Aqueduc de Valens
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Vue generale de l Aqueduc de Valens
Vue generale de l Aqueduc de Valens. Wall, roofs of buildings, and minarets; in background the Aqueduct of Valens, Istanbul. Date between 1870 and 1910
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Vue générale de l'Aqueduc de Valens" (General View of the Valens Aqueduct), is an evocative and captivating photograph that transports us back in time to the late 19th or early 20th century Istanbul. The image, captured between 1870 and 1910, offers a unique perspective of the ancient Roman aqueduct, seamlessly blending with the city's vibrant urban landscape. The photograph's foreground is dominated by a stone wall, its weathered surface bearing the marks of time. The wall is dotted with small windows, their frames adorned with intricate carvings. Above the wall, a series of red-tiled roofs rise, their slopes creating a mosaic of geometric patterns against the blue sky. The minarets of mosques, their tall spires reaching towards the heavens, punctuate the skyline, adding an oriental touch to the scene. But the true star of this photograph is the Aqueduct of Valens, which can be seen in the background. This impressive engineering feat, built in the 4th century AD, once supplied water to the Roman city of Constantinople. The aqueduct's arches, their once-white stone now weathered and worn, stretch out towards the horizon, a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of ancient Roman engineering. The photograph's composition is masterful, with the aqueduct's arches framed by the roofs and minarets, creating a sense of depth and perspective. The use of natural light, with the sun casting long shadows over the scene, adds to the photograph's mood and atmosphere. Overall, "Vue générale de l'Aqueduc de Valens" is a stunning visual representation of the rich history and cultural diversity of Istanbul, a city where the past and present coexist in a beautiful harmony.
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