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Watch: Aden, the Suez Canal and Egypt next on Oom Willem's itinerary (Film 3)

Aden: a bustling port city revealed

By Andries van Zyl • 14 June 2025
Watch: Aden, the Suez Canal and Egypt next on Oom Willem's itinerary (Film 3)

Join Oom Willem's 1920s journey from Aden, a bustling trade hub, through the Suez Canal to Port Said, Egypt, then across the Mediterranean. His rare 16mm film offers a captivating glimpse into historical landmarks and daily life.

We continue our tour with Oom Willem van den Berg this week, as the tour party makes its way past the Horn of Africa to Aden, and from there through the Suez Canal. Once again, Oom Willem’s nearly 100-year-old 16mm film offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into everyday life at the time as well as remarkable geographical scenery and places of interest in die 1920s.

Last week, we concluded our journey with Oom Willem’s leaving the Kenyan coast. This week, we pick up his spoor as the gro...

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