Pool Of Holy Fish 1946

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At Beddaoni, near Tripoli, Lebanon, there is a pool of fish which is regarded as sacred by all Moslems. Legend records that the fish once rendered a service to a traveller.

L/S Mosque with large pool in front. Various shots children swimming in pool and...

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Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
66240
Sort Number:
UN 1567 D
Time in/Out:
01:52:56:00 / 01:53:49:00
Canister:
UN 1567 D
Film ID:
2347.17
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