Rafah Train Station
A man stands proudly beneath the “RAFA” station sign, written in Arabic and English, striking a confident pose in polished boots and a well-fitted suit. This is not just a portrait — it’s a snapshot of a world in motion.
Back in the 1930s, Rafah was a key stop on the British-built railway line connecting Haifa and Cairo, a vital link across the sands of northern Sinai. Around him, women pass by — perhaps on their way to catch a train or returning from the market — as the station bustles quietly with the rhythms of daily life.
It was a time of deep change: the British Mandate was in place, geopolitical tensions brewed, but for ordinary people, the trains brought movement, news, letters, and the possibility of new horizons.
Who was this gentleman? A government official, a traveler, or simply someone wanting to mark the moment? His steady gaze into the camera seems to say: “Remember me.” And we do — frozen in time, on the platform of Rafah, in a world now long gone but not forgotten.
Back in the 1930s, Rafah was a key stop on the British-built railway line connecting Haifa and Cairo, a vital link across the sands of northern Sinai. Around him, women pass by — perhaps on their way to catch a train or returning from the market — as the station bustles quietly with the rhythms of daily life.
It was a time of deep change: the British Mandate was in place, geopolitical tensions brewed, but for ordinary people, the trains brought movement, news, letters, and the possibility of new horizons.
Who was this gentleman? A government official, a traveler, or simply someone wanting to mark the moment? His steady gaze into the camera seems to say: “Remember me.” And we do — frozen in time, on the platform of Rafah, in a world now long gone but not forgotten.
Accessories
Adult
Bus Stop
City
Clothing
Coat
Footwear
Formal Wear
Glove
Jacket
Male
Man
Outdoors
Overcoat
Person
Road
Shoe
Shorts
Street
Tie
Urban
Contributed by JOSE M LOPEZ on July 5, 2025
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