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Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 34, Temple of Edfou. Ancient Appolinopolis, Upper Egypt

Louis Haghe

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a sepia-toned illustration of ancient Egyptian architecture. The illustration features two large stone structures, with the one on the right being taller and more prominent. The structure on the right has a large central opening at its base. The structure on the left has a flat roof with columns along its front. Both structures have intricate carvings and hieroglyphics on their surfaces. In the foreground, several people are standing or sitting on the ground. A few palm trees are visible on the right side of the image. The background shows a flat desert landscape with mountains in the distance. The sky above is cloudy. The illustration is rendered in a detailed and realistic style.

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