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Tombs just discovered at Sakkara (engraving)
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Tombs just discovered at Sakkara (engraving)
1601705 Tombs just discovered at Sakkara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tombs just discovered at Sakkara. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 April 1853.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22272968
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Catacombs Chamber Discovered Doorway Sakkara Saqqara Sarcophagus Tombs Great Gallery
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This print titled "Tombs just discovered at Sakkara" takes us back to the 19th century, when an English School artist captured the awe-inspiring moment of a groundbreaking archaeological discovery. The image showcases the entrance to a newly found chamber in Sakkara, Egypt's ancient necropolis. As we gaze upon this engraving, we are transported into a world filled with mystery and wonder. The grand doorway leading into the catacombs hints at untold stories waiting to be unraveled. The Great Gallery stretches out before us, its walls adorned with intricate hieroglyphics that whisper tales of long-forgotten pharaohs and their eternal resting places. The focal point of this image is undoubtedly the sarcophagus standing proudly within the tomb. Its ornate carvings and gilded details speak volumes about the opulence once enjoyed by those laid to rest here. This discovery holds immense historical significance, shedding light on ancient Egyptian burial practices and providing valuable insights into their beliefs surrounding life after death. Through this photograph, we can almost feel the excitement that must have permeated through the air as these tombs were unearthed for the first time in centuries. It serves as a reminder of humanity's unending quest for knowledge and our deep fascination with uncovering secrets from civilizations long gone. Bridgeman Images has preserved this remarkable piece of history, allowing us to marvel at its beauty and contemplate our place within an ever-evolving world shaped by those who came before
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