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Columbus Landing at San Salvador
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Columbus Landing at San Salvador
Christopher Columbus debarks at the island of Guanahani and holds a standard with his arms raised as his crew kneel around him, and several Lucayan natives watch from the trees. Columbus would rename this island San Salvador The Saviour, after Jesus Christ. Date: 1492
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Christ Christopher Columbus Crew Guanahani Holds Jesus Kneel Lucayan Natives Raised Salvador Saviour Standard Watch
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This evocative image captures the historic moment when Christopher Columbus, the intrepid explorer, set foot on the New World for the first time. The year was 1492, and Columbus and his crew had landed on the island of Guanahani, which Columbus would later rename San Salvador, or 'The Saviour,' in honor of Jesus Christ. In the photograph, Columbus is depicted with arms raised, holding a standard aloft as his crew members kneel around him in reverence. The scene is watched intently by several curious Lucayan natives, who peered down from the trees, observing the strange newcomers. This moment marked the beginning of the European exploration and colonization of the Americas, forever changing the course of history. The discovery of the New World brought about a global exchange of ideas, goods, and people, shaping the world as we know it today. This powerful image, captured from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to that pivotal moment in history, offering a glimpse into the wonder and excitement of a new world being discovered.
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