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Passengers on bus Cairo, Egypt. Date: 1980s
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Passengers on bus Cairo, Egypt. Date: 1980s
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© Mary Evans / Rod Shone Collection
Cairo Eighties Passengers Shone
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling energy of Cairo's city streets in the 1980s. The scene unfolds on the crowded interior of a bus, its windows shrouded in the dusty haze of the Egyptian desert. Passengers of all ages and backgrounds fill every available inch of space, their faces a captivating mosaic of curiosity, anticipation, and weary resignation. The warm, golden light streaming in through the windows illuminates the worn seats and the crisscrossing patterns of the passengers' clothing. The air inside the bus is thick with the sounds and smells of the city: the chatter of voices, the clinking of tea cups, and the aroma of spices and roasted nuts. Outside, the urban landscape of Cairo stretches out in every direction, a vibrant tapestry of color and texture. Buildings rise up in every direction, their facades adorned with intricate Arabic calligraphy and ornate geometric patterns. The streets teem with activity: vendors hawk their wares, children play, and donkeys laden with goods make their way through the throngs of people. This photograph offers a glimpse into a moment in time, a snapshot of life in Cairo during the 1980s. It is a reminder of the rich and complex history of Egypt and the African continent, and the enduring resilience and vitality of its people.
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