Bewapende monniken verzamelen hout voor de kloosters in Meteora tijdens de Turkse invasie, Griekenland 1897

This 1897 stereoscopic photograph, "Bewapende monniken verzamelen hout voor de kloosters in Meteora tijdens de Turkse invasie, Griekenland" by an anonymous photographer, captures a dramatic scene of armed monks gathering wood for the monasteries of Meteora during a Turkish invasion. The stark landscape of the rock formations, the tense expressions of the monks, and the powerful visual of the armed men carrying wood create a sense of urgency and danger. This photo provides a unique glimpse into the history of the Meteora region in Greece and the struggles faced by its inhabitants.