The article explores the daily life and culture of Palestinians before the 1948 Nakba, depicting a time marked by community, coexistence, and rich cultural diversity. Through 100 archived photographs, it captures the essence of people, places, and traditions, emphasizing the vibrancy of life in bustling cities and peaceful villages. The work highlights the diversity among Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Bedouins, aiming to present an authentic narrative of Palestinian life that contrasts with the historical trauma of exile and occupation.
This story is told not through treaties or timelines, but through photographs: small, powerful fragments that capture the texture of daily life and those who lived it.
At the heart of any place is its people. This section gathers faces and figures of children, elders, farmers and merchants, capturing a moment in each of their lives.
Each face carries its own story of life, labour, joy, or longing. Drag the slider or click on an image to see it in more detail.
Palestine's landscape is a tapestry of rolling hills, ancient olive groves, and vibrant cities, where history and nature intertwine.
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