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Al Jizah Collection

"Exploring the Mysteries of Al Jizah: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step back in time to 1859, as Bedouin from the Sahara Desert arrive at Giza

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, near Cairo, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, near Cairo, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, near Cairo, Egypt, 1898. The pyramid was built in the 27th century BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: Bedouin from the Sahara Desert making Enquiries at Giza, 1859 (w / c on paper)

Bedouin from the Sahara Desert making Enquiries at Giza, 1859 (w / c on paper)
DRE144453 Bedouin from the Sahara Desert making Enquiries at Giza, 1859 (w/c on paper) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 51x36 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: A Night Encampment before the Sphinx (w / c on paper)

A Night Encampment before the Sphinx (w / c on paper)
DRE144434 A Night Encampment before the Sphinx (w/c on paper) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 25x17.5 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK; German

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: The French measuring the sphinx, from Voyage en Egypte

The French measuring the sphinx, from Voyage en Egypte
CHT164718 The French measuring the sphinx, from Voyage en Egypte by Dominique Vivant Denon (1747-1825), engraved by Deparc, 1802 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Rigo

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: The Sphynx of Giza, 1874 (w / c on paper)

The Sphynx of Giza, 1874 (w / c on paper)
DRE144433 The Sphynx of Giza, 1874 (w/c on paper) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 31x61 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK; German, out of copyright

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: The Sphynx of Giza with the Pyramid of Mykerinos, 1874 (w / c on paper)

The Sphynx of Giza with the Pyramid of Mykerinos, 1874 (w / c on paper)
DRE144437 The Sphynx of Giza with the Pyramid of Mykerinos, 1874 (w/c on paper) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 30.5x60.5 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: Tomb of Ptahmose, Saqqara (Memphis), 1859. Creator: Theodule Deveria

Tomb of Ptahmose, Saqqara (Memphis), 1859. Creator: Theodule Deveria
Tomb of Ptahmose, Saqqara (Memphis), 1859

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: Caravan at Mit-Rahine, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Caravan at Mit-Rahine, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Caravan at Mit-Rahine, 1898. Karawane bei Mit Rahine - camel caravan at the town of Mit Rahina, Egypt. Mit Rahina was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom period

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: Saqqara - The Pyramids of Dashur, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

Saqqara - The Pyramids of Dashur, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Saqqara - The Pyramids of Dashur, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: Saqqara - The Step Pyramid, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

Saqqara - The Step Pyramid, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Saqqara - The Step Pyramid, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: Saqqara - The Step Pyramid seen from the Sycomore, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

Saqqara - The Step Pyramid seen from the Sycomore, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Saqqara - The Step Pyramid seen from the Sycomore, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: Saqqara - Tomb of Ptahotep - Mural Decoration, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

Saqqara - Tomb of Ptahotep - Mural Decoration, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Saqqara - Tomb of Ptahotep - Mural Decoration, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: Saqqara - Tomb of Ti Mural Paintings, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

Saqqara - Tomb of Ti Mural Paintings, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Saqqara - Tomb of Ti Mural Paintings, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: A Breezy Day at Ayat, c1880, (1904). Artist: Robert George Talbot Kelly

A Breezy Day at Ayat, c1880, (1904). Artist: Robert George Talbot Kelly
A Breezy Day at Ayat, c1880, (1904). From Egypt, by R. Talbot Kelly. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1904]

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: At Home in Sakkara, Egypt, 1936

At Home in Sakkara, Egypt, 1936. A domestic scene in front of a dwelling in Sakkara (Saqqara), Egypt. From a private album of a passenger who undertook a cruise on the S.S

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: Stepped pyramid of King Djoser, Saqqara, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co

Stepped pyramid of King Djoser, Saqqara, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
Stepped pyramid of King Djoser, Saqqara, Egypt, c1890. Djoser (Zozer) was the second pharaoh of the 3rd dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: Close up of an Egyptian seated scribe model

Close up of an Egyptian seated scribe model from Saqqara

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: Egyptian seated scribe model

Egyptian seated scribe model from Saqqara

Background imageAl Jizah Collection: Egyptian funerary stele of a Royal Priest and his wife

Egyptian funerary stele of a Royal Priest and his wife
Limestone Egyptian funerary stele of a Royal Priest, Ani and his wife, Ant. They are sitting at an offering table. Probably from Saqquara, from the British Museums collection



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"Exploring the Mysteries of Al Jizah: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step back in time to 1859, as Bedouin from the Sahara Desert arrive at Giza, making inquiries about this ancient land. Their curiosity is captured in a captivating watercolor on paper, showcasing their interaction with the locals. As night falls over the desert, an enchanting encampment unfolds before the majestic Sphinx. The artist's brush delicately captures the ethereal atmosphere surrounding this iconic monument. It's a scene that transports us to another era, where whispers of history echo through every grain of sand. Fast forward to a pivotal moment in history - French explorers meticulously measuring every inch of the enigmatic Sphinx. This voyage into Egypt reveals not only their thirst for knowledge but also their deep respect for these timeless wonders. The Sphynx of Giza takes center stage once again in another breathtaking watercolor masterpiece from 1874. Its enigmatic gaze pierces through time itself, leaving viewers captivated by its sheer grandeur and mystery. Accompanied by the Pyramid of Mykerinos, The Sphynx stands proudly against an azure sky. This stunning composition immortalizes two icons forever intertwined within Egypt's rich tapestry of civilization. Venturing beyond Giza lies Saqqara - home to countless treasures waiting to be discovered. Tomb of Ptahmose emerges from obscurity with intricate details adorning its walls; it tells stories lost in time but preserved within these ancient chambers. Christian Wilhelm Allers' masterful brushstroke brings Djoser's Pyramid at Saqqara to life in 1898. Rising majestically against Cairo's skyline, it serves as a testament to human ingenuity and architectural brilliance spanning millennia. A bustling caravan traverses Mit-Rahine under Christian Wilhelm Allers' watchful eye - capturing both movement and stillness simultaneously.