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Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Edfou

Louis Haghe

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of an ancient Egyptian temple. The temple is on the right side of the image. It has a large stone structure with intricately carved columns and ornate details. The columns are thick and have decorative capitals. A man sits on one of the columns. The temple's walls are covered in hieroglyphics. In the background, there is a clear blue sky. To the left of the temple, there is a smaller structure with several columns. Two people are standing in front of this structure. The overall atmosphere suggests a daytime setting with sunny conditions. The image appears to be a historical or archaeological illustration, possibly from the 19th century.

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1235 × 893 px
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