Page of disasters, from the Tarikh-i Alfi (History of a Thousand Years)

The image depicts an illustrated page from a book. The page is divided into two sections: a large section on the left with black text written in a foreign language, likely Arabic or Persian script, on a yellowed background; and a smaller section on the right with colorful illustrations. The top illustration shows people in traditional clothing gathered around a black structure on a green patterned floor, with buildings in the background. The bottom illustration shows people in traditional clothing engaged in various activities such as digging and carrying objects, with a tree in the background. The illustrations are framed by a border with a beige background and darker edges. The people in the illustrations are wearing robes and turbans in various colors including red, blue, green, yellow, white, and purple. The buildings in the background have columns and arches. The overall style of the illustrations is intricate and ornate, suggesting a historical or cultural significance.

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Dimensions: 544 × 900 px
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Page of disasters, from the Tarikh-i Alfi (History of a Thousand Years)

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