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**Photochromprints** @Photochromprints@mastodon.ozioso.online · Feb 19

Photochromprints @Photochromprints@mastodon.ozioso.online

Botanical gardens, Tiflis, Russia, (i.e., Tbilisi, Georgia) between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of architecture and other sites primarily in Poland, Russia, and the Ukraine

#Botanical #Tiflis #Russia #Tbilisi #Georgia #Poland #Ukraine #Cyrillic #Russian #Типография #Ботаническийсад #BotanicalPark #photography #historicalPhotos

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2001697510/

The image presents a historical photograph depicting what appears to be an old fortress or castle on a rocky hill. The structure, composed of multiple towers and walls in various states of ruin, dominates the landscape with its imposing presence against a backdrop of distant mountains under a light sky.

Surrounding the ruins is a mix of vegetation including trees that suggest this could be during autumn due to their golden hues. A network of roads or pathways winds down from the castle towards what seems like a town below it. The urban area appears small with modest buildings and red-roofed structures, hinting at an early 20th-century setting.

Intriguingly, there are Cyrillic inscriptions on two different lines near the bottom edge of the photo which translate to "Botanical Garden" in Russian (Типография. Ботанический сад), and a possible date or reference code that reads "8710". This suggests the photograph may have been taken at a botanical garden, possibly connected with Tiflis' Botanical Park.

The overall composition is rich in historical context, showcasing not just architecture but also blending natural elements within an urban setting. The image carries both aesthetic and cultural value, reflective of its time period when such places were significant educational or recreational spots for exploration.

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