The First Photographs Ever Taken of India (1860-1870 by Samuel Bourne) Old World Architecture

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Howdy ya’ll. Today we will look at the oldest known photographs of India, dated to the 1860’s and taken by Samuel Bourne. I have translated the original titles of the images and included them on the relevant photographs. These are some of the most astounding Old World photographs I have come across recently, and I can’t wait to hear what you think about these images in the comment section down below. Enjoy!
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@GeneralDante108

its sad how a civilisation (hindus) was destroyed to build tose mosques and tombs

@narrowpath9491

This world once must have been an incredible place, like a fairytale. If even the ruins are breathtaking

@MrKingChetan

Just imagine over 5 million temples destroyed and looted from 750 AD to 1500AD and still see so many architecture. Imagine if you visited in pre 750 AD scenarios?

@sandrianjoseph6175

They show only Mosque from North. Glad South has it's ancient structures standing still. Like 1000 years old Bruhaseshwara temple in Tanjore.

@moderntimes4814

Imagine if isham never exists...what a beautiful world it was????

@inflivia

India held the majority of world trade up until about 400 years ago, they built the best ships in the world and made the best fabrics. It was Britain that deindustrialised the country and forced the people back into starving peasant farmers.

@importon

thank you for NOT colorizing these historical photos. The real images speak for themselves.

@pauliedibbs9028

If this doesn't shine light on what's been hidden for centuries, I don't know what else can..

@Alexander-xk2nb

The crown took over in 58. I imagine they destroyed a lot of stuff in the ensuing years to achieve conformity of the locals via cultural genocide. As well as possibly destroying artifacts for religious reasons.

@uncuttfunk

The horse carvings, (ETC!, ETC!) on the Srirangam Temple in Tirucharippalli are more than impressive. ESPECIALLY when considering it was built in the 3rd century B.C….WOW! ❤️☀️

@daisymoodley8958

My forefathers were from south India before they became indentured laborers in south Africa in 1860

@sharauro

Two observations as an Indian who's extensively traveled all over india.

@edlauren9434

The Civilization before us was able to build way more artistic and beautiful

@legendnaveendelu7209

Oh, my motherland, may you live forever.

@brendaw.7597

These places were already ancient ruins, even in the mid 1800’s, and like everywhere else in the world, there were very few human beings around. Amazing!

@americanopinion5711

What I find most interesting in the India region is the excessive ornamentation work beyond other old world structures anywhere. Many similar building techniques, but the ornamentation work is over the top.

@jameshatton4405

I'm lost for words. All I can say is that I've taken so so many screen shots! Just breathtaking

@maxrodier335

Wow...what incredible sites! Living and raised in america with our diluted history they makes us think all the other countries of the world are completely 3rd world and u see kids in diapers and u can donate .10 to help a starving child...wow how we piss on other civilizations and all the lies. Things like this and reaearch have completely changed my life thank you! I am a brick mason and these old world photos are breathtaking