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The image shows a group of seven men working on a road construction project in Tanganyika, now Tanzania. The men are using shovels and picks to dig into the earth. One man is wearing a white shirt and pith helmet and appears to be supervising the work. The image is taken from a medium distance, and it is clear that the men are working hard. The location of this image is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, at the coordinates -6.814 latitude, 39.294 longitude. The image is black and white, but it is clear that the men are working in a rural setting. The men appear to be Africans, wearing clothing typical of the period. They are all working on a road construction project, which is typical of the period and location. The image is likely from the early 20th century. The image has a caption that reads: “Ujenzi wa Mitaa Tanganyika kipindi cha ukoloni wa Wajerumani” and “Street constructions in Tanganyika during German colonial period." This caption provides context for the image and tells us that it is showing street construction in Tanganyika during the German colonial period. This type of road construction was common in the German colonies in Africa at the time. This image provides a historical glimpse into life in Tanganyika during the German colonial period. The image is likely from an archive and is an important piece of history.
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