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View of Thebes (restored) during the Inundation (engraving)
1092860 View of Thebes (restored) during the Inundation (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Thebes (restored) during the Inundation. Illustration for Rameses The Great or Egypt 3300 Years Ago by F De Lanoye (Scribner, 1872).); © Look and Learn; French, out of copyright
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Inundation Pharaoh Pharaohs Rameses The Great Restored Thebes Egyptians
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This engraving, titled "View of Thebes (restored) during the Inundation" takes us back to ancient Egypt, offering a glimpse into the magnificent city of Thebes. Created by an anonymous French artist in the 19th century, this print showcases the grandeur and splendor that once characterized this historical site. The image depicts Thebes during its annual inundation, when the mighty Nile River overflowed its banks, bringing life-giving waters to the surrounding land. This natural phenomenon was crucial for agriculture and played a significant role in sustaining Egyptian civilization. Intricate details bring this scene to life: towering temples adorned with hieroglyphics, bustling markets filled with merchants and locals going about their daily lives, and majestic pharaohs overseeing their kingdom from opulent palaces. Among them is Rameses The Great himself – one of Egypt's most renowned pharaohs – whose presence adds an air of authority and power. This engraving originally served as an illustration for F De Lanoye's book "Rameses The Great or Egypt 3300 Years Ago" published in 1872. It offers viewers a window into ancient Egyptian culture and allows us to appreciate both its architectural marvels and vibrant society. Preserved within private collections today, this artwork reminds us of our fascination with history's wonders. Through it, we can explore distant civilizations like Ancient Egypt while admiring their achievements that continue to captivate our imagination centuries later.
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