Constantinople - Pera District - a fire
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Constantinople - Pera District - a fire
Constantinople - Pera District - a fire. Everything in Istanbul cooked over open charcoal or open wood fires and there were constant conflagrations in this district. Houses were re-built in wood and then it would all happen again
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Aflame Alight Cobbles Constant Constantinople Fires Istanbul On Lookers Pera Conflagrations
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the chaos and destruction of a fire in Constantinople's Pera District. In the bustling streets of Istanbul, everything was cooked over open charcoal or wood fires, leading to frequent conflagrations in this particular area. The houses, built primarily out of wood, were constantly at risk of going up in flames.
The image shows the cobblestone streets engulfed in smoke and flames, with onlookers gathered around witnessing the devastation unfold before their eyes. The historical significance of this moment is palpable - a reminder of the constant threat that loomed over residents living in wooden structures during this time period.
The scene is both haunting and mesmerizing, capturing a snapshot of a bygone era where fires were an ever-present danger. Despite efforts to rebuild after each disaster, it was only a matter of time before another blaze would ignite once again.
This print serves as a powerful reminder of the fragility of life in Constantinople's Pera District and sheds light on the challenges faced by its inhabitants as they navigated through a landscape marred by constant fires and destruction.
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