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Tulukchi – Water Supplier in Tiflis

Man walking through a cobblestone street in Tiflis leading a donkey carrying large water containers, with buildings in the background.

Tulukchi (water supplier) transporting water in Tiflis.

This photograph documents a tulukchi, a traditional water supplier in Tiflis, transporting water through the city streets using a donkey and large containers. Before the development of modern water infrastructure, tulukchis played a vital role in supplying households and businesses with fresh water. The image provides valuable insight into everyday urban professions and the social fabric of 19th-century Tiflis.

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Date
19th century
Source
Library-museum of Joseph Grishashvili
Attribution
Photos are kept in the Museum
Rights
Archive holding - Contact museum for licensing
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