A glimpse into the daily rhythms of 1969 Eritrea
In short: This archival footage from the Penn Museum captures life in Keren, Asmara, and Edaga Di Barura between March 27 and 29, 1969. Observe the mechanical ingenuity and traditional landscapes of the era.
The footage documents various agricultural and commercial practices, such as the operation of a camel-driven sesame oil mill featuring a rotating mechanism and universal joint. It also captures the use of a shadoof for irrigation and the sight of honey hives nestled in baobab trees.
Beyond industry, the reels reveal the architecture and environment of the region, ranging from stone tukuls with conical tops to mud-covered huts with tin roofs. The scenes transition from bustling open-air markets and Saturday cattle markets in Asmara to the quietude of river gorges, terrace farming, and mountain roads.
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