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Landscape of the Niger River near Asaba

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A photograph depicting a vegetated hill reflecting in the calm waters of the Niger River near Asaba.
Landscape of a vegetated hill and the Niger River near Asaba. Photographed by William Henry Crosse, 1886-1895.

A monochrome landscape photograph taken between 1886 and 1895 by William Henry Crosse, Principal Medical Officer of the Royal Niger Company. The image depicts a large, calm body of water in the foreground with a prominent, vegetated hill centered in the background, creating a symmetrical reflection on the water's surface. The composition is a wide-angle view with a high-key sky and diffuse lighting. The photograph is a lantern slide, identified by archival markings including the alphanumeric code LS.82550 and a handwritten label with the number 220. The location is documented as being near Onitsha on the Niger River, specifically associated with Asaba.

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Onyeka Nwokike

Sep 09, 2026

Asaba is situated on a terrace of the lower Niger River, immediately northeast of where it meets the Anambra River. The landscape is characterized by high plains and terraced hills where secondary forest vegetation grows, as described by Wikipedia. This topographical setting is reflected in the city's strategic location on a hill at the western edge of the river, according to Asaba.com.

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