Thessaloniki, Greece - Kavass and The White Tower
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Thessaloniki, Greece - Kavass and The White Tower
Thessaloniki, Greece - A Uniformed Consular Kavass (Cavass) - a Turkish name for an armed police-officer - and a view of The White Tower. Date: circa 1899
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Armed Consular Policeman Salonica Salonika Surrounding Thesalonica Thesalonika Thessalonica Thessalonika Thessaloniki Uniformed Cavass Ottoman
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the late Ottoman era in Thessaloniki, Greece, around 1899. The image features a uniformed Kavass, a Turkish term for an armed police officer, standing guard in front of The White Tower. The White Tower, a prominent landmark in the city, was originally built in the 15th century and has undergone numerous renovations and additions throughout its history. The Kavass, with his distinctive uniform and weapon at the ready, symbolizes the complex cultural and political history of Thessaloniki, which was part of the Ottoman Empire until 1912. The surrounding wall and the tower's imposing presence serve as a reminder of the city's rich past and its role as a significant trading hub in the Mediterranean. Thessaloniki, also known as Salonica or Thessalonika, has a unique multicultural heritage, with influences from Greek, Turkish, Jewish, and other European cultures. The city's history is marked by periods of prosperity and turmoil, including the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Greek eras. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, providing a visual connection to the past and a reminder of the complex history that continues to shape Thessaloniki today. The image also highlights the role of the Kavass, an important figure in the city's history, as a symbol of law and order during the Ottoman period.
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