Heavenly shock in the Qajar era; The first balloon flight in Tabriz (+ photo)

A forgotten frame of history suddenly throws us into the heart of Tabriz during the reign of Muzaffaruddin Shah Qajar. A unique image that recorded the moment of preparing and launching a giant balloon in the historical square of Masakh; An event that was nothing less than magic for the people of that time.

In this photo, there is an uproar of surprise. A crowd in traditional clothes of the late Qajar period, eager and curious, have circled around the fabric monster, which is resting on the ground and waiting for the spirit of fire to blow into its body. It wasn’t just an experiment; It was a public show to face the future.