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1973: Arab Man Drawing Water from Primitive Well in Lahore, Pakistan

1973: Arab Man Drawing Water from Primitive Well in Lahore, Pakistan

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  • Year1973
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationLahore, Pakistan
  • Duration11s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1973 Pakistan

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Arab Man Drawing Water from Primitive Well in Lahore,... — Clip Details

1973: Arab man drawing water from a primitive well using a hand-cranked mechanical system in Lahore, Pakistan. The footage captures a laborer operating a traditional water wheel with visible gears and motion, filling handmade cups for hydration. Shot on vintage 8mm film, this authentic archival clip shows outdoor labor under hot conditions, offering a rare glimpse into pre-modern water access methods. The slow, deliberate movements highlight manual effort and resourcefulness in a developing region during the 1970s. Ideal for historical documentaries, cultural studies, and nostalgic content exploring daily life and technology in South Asia.

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8mm / Super 8 Film
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Duration
11s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
61091921

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1973 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
Lahore, Pakistan Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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