Czech Republic Terezin

The doors of isolation cells in Theresienstadt Small Fortress

Shot
2014
05/17
Publication
2016
06/24
NIKON D7000, 24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8 @ f/8.0 1/13, ISO 100
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The heavy doors of Theresienstadt isolation cells, equipped with peepholes to check on detainees and slots to pass food. These massive wooden doors sealed the fate of many prisoners, locked away for weeks or months in total isolation. Multiple locks and bolts ensured escape was impossible.

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