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    Everyday Life in the Shadow of History

    Photos from Turkey

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    An hour later, the roles would be reversed and these kids would be watching from the sidelines as the film crew shot a documentary about the Ottomans conquering the Byzantines. But for the moment, all eyes were on the Roma Gypsy boys and their football game in the shadow of the crumbling Tekfur Palace. Views[270] Juicy pomegranates for sale in the street market behind the Aqueduct of Valens. Views[385] The old city walls make a perfect backdrop for laundry day in the neighbourhood of Zeyrek. Views[530] Fahri Cinar proudly explained how his family moved to Istanbul from Sivas in eastern Turkey thirty years ago and then built their home right up against the city walls, one room at a time. Here, amused at his attempt to do her job, his wife performs quality control as he pours the tea. Views[255] Why should the kids have all the fun? As I entered this park in Ayvansaray, what first attracted me to this scene was that it was the mom, not the boys, that was enjoying herself on the swing. But when the camera came out, the kids were quick to make sure they were included in the frame! Views[247]
     
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