This photo was taken in 2021 in Mardin, Turkey. Mardin is one of the ancient cities of Mesopotamia and is the capital of civilization. The city, which has historically brought together people from different religions and nationalities and continues to do so today, has also managed to preserve its traditional cultural identity.

The photograph depicts two old men playing checkers in an old cafe. It is habitual here for older men to come together and play passionately. Again, this photo describes one of those moments, a contentious and tense moment.

This photo is a finalist in the 2021 Sony World Photography Awards (14 finalists out of over 170,000 photos from 195 countries)
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https://www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards/winners-galleries/2022/open/lifestyle-2022-open-competition