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Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 24, Temple at Esneh

Louis Haghe

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image is a black and white drawing of an ancient Egyptian temple interior. The temple has a high ceiling with a row of large, thick columns with ornate capitals. The columns are cylindrical with vertical grooves and have a decorative top. The floor is made of stone and there are stairs leading up to a platform on the left side. There are people dressed in robes and head coverings sitting and standing around the temple. Some are sitting on the ground, while others are standing. A person lies on a mat on the left side. The walls and columns have intricate carvings. The overall atmosphere suggests a place of historical and cultural significance.

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900 × 609 px
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