Black-and-white household photograph with slate

Old black-and-white photograph of a man, a woman and two children; the man holds a slate with chalked Burmese details, as in household-list photographs. Worn surface.

About this document

Category

Household & Family

Script

Burmese

Place

Arakan (Rakhine State)

Photographed by

ZaGir ZeYan

Collection

Rohingya History Preserved in Documents

Shared on

17 October 2026

From the collection

Rohingya History Preserved in Documents Every historical document holds a piece of our story. These records offer valuable insights into the identity, heritage, land ownership, and daily lives of the Rohingya people in Myanmar. Preserving such historical evidence is essential to keeping our history alive and passing our legacy on to future generations. Our history is more than the past; it is a part of who we are. Remember Our Past. Preserve Our Heritage. Protect Our Identity. ZaGir ZeYan

Photograph by ZaGir ZeYan, first shared by the Rohingya Photographic Society.