Groep militairen met gevangenen voor de Turtle Tower op het Hoan-Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam before 1896

This photograph by A. Suais depicts a scene in Hanoi, Vietnam before 1896. It shows a group of military personnel and prisoners in front of the Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake. The image offers a glimpse into the colonial era in Vietnam and the complex dynamics of power during that time. The Turtle Tower is a significant landmark in Hanoi, and its presence in the photograph adds historical context. The image provides insights into the social and political landscape of Vietnam in the late 19th century.