Ancient Egyptian Collection (page 6)

Temple of Karnak alley of the Sphinxes, 1878
3480241 Temple of Karnak alley of the Sphinxes, 1878; (add.info.: Temple of Karnak alley of the Sphinxes, in Egypt, 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The upper part of the tomb in a pyramid shape
3507713 The upper part of the tomb in a pyramid shape; (add.info.: The upper part of the tomb in a pyramid shape. Egyptian Tu-pa-ai 18th dynasty 1700-1900BC.); Universal History Archive

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119470 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119455 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting depicting an agricultural scene
3119450 Egyptian tomb wall painting depicting an agricultural scene; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119262 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119212 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119179 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A pottery raft on the River Nile, 1850
3330802 A pottery raft on the River Nile, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a pottery raft on the River Nile. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Archaeologists getting out of the tomb of Toutankhamon (-1345 / -1327), Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty
1761649 Archaeologists getting out of the tomb of Toutankhamon (-1345 / -1327), Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty.; (add.info)

Seeing the old year out (litho)
8630437 Seeing the old year out (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seeing the old year out)

Dendera, Egypt, c.1850 (photo)
8698348 Dendera, Egypt, c.1850 (photo) by Teynard, Felix (1817-92); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Dendera, general view of the Hathor temple)

Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058489 Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Relief depicting Isis mummification, first floor sanctuary, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058483 Relief depicting Isis mummification, first floor sanctuary, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Relief depicting Isis mummification, first floor sanctuary, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058482 Relief depicting Isis mummification, first floor sanctuary, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Staircase to the second floor, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058480 Staircase to the second floor, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058475 Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058469 Temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Head of Akhenaten, 18th dynasty, from el Amama, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058369 Head of Akhenaten, 18th dynasty, from el Amama, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Seated statue of Nofret, detail, 4th dynasty, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058362 Seated statue of Nofret, detail, 4th dynasty, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Face of a statue of king Thutmosis III, 18th dynasty, from Deir el Bahari, marble, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058350 Face of a statue of king Thutmosis III, 18th dynasty, from Deir el Bahari, marble, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Head of Zeus Amun, greco roman period, 332 BC-395 AD, marble, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058345 Head of Zeus Amun, greco roman period, 332 BC-395 AD, marble, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Statue of king Senusret I, 12th dynasty, sandstone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058340 Statue of king Senusret I, 12th dynasty, sandstone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Block statue of Hetep, 12th dynasty, reign of Amenemhat I, from Saqqara, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058339 Block statue of Hetep, 12th dynasty, reign of Amenemhat I, from Saqqara, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Pharaoh Akhenaten, 18th dynasty, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058335 Pharaoh Akhenaten, 18th dynasty, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Decorative art from various locations, 4000-3000 BC circa, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058300 Decorative art from various locations, 4000-3000 BC circa, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Decorative art from various locations, 4000-3000 BC circa, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058298 Decorative art from various locations, 4000-3000 BC circa, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Wahibre Psamtik I, aka Psammeticus or Psammetichus, 664-610 BC. King of the 26th Dynasty of Egypt
6867224 Wahibre Psamtik I, aka Psammeticus or Psammetichus, 664-610 BC. King of the 26th Dynasty of Egypt. On the last day of a feast in Hephaestus temple the high priest brought out the golden

Egyptian antiquity: representation of Pharaoh Ramses II (1279-1213 BC) as the god Shed (?). Bas relief
BEN5475204 Egyptian antiquity: representation of Pharaoh Ramses II (1279-1213 BC) as the god Shed (?). Bas relief. Paris, Louvre Museum; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Engraving depicting Cleopatra's Needle, an obelisk from Alexandria being transported to England
UIG5426318 Engraving depicting Cleopatra's Needle, an obelisk from Alexandria being transported to England. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Engraving depicting the Great Pyramid of Cheops at Giza, showing how it was constructed in steps from the bottom
UIG5426310 Engraving depicting the Great Pyramid of Cheops at Giza, showing how it was constructed in steps from the bottom and then faced with white marble. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Engraving depicting the Pyramid of Meydoon opened by Sir Gaston Camille Charles Maspero
UIG5426308 Engraving depicting the Pyramid of Meydoon opened by Sir Gaston Camille Charles Maspero. Sir Gaston Camille Charles Maspero (1846-1916) a French Egyptologist

Engraving depicting the Colonnade at Luxor, Egypt. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5426303 Engraving depicting the Colonnade at Luxor, Egypt. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Engraving depicting Cleopatra's Needle, an obelisk from Alexandria being transported to England
UIG5426298 Engraving depicting Cleopatra's Needle, an obelisk from Alexandria being transported to England. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

L'actrice Theda Bara en reine Cleopatre (Cleopatre VII Thea Philopator)
UIG5383042 L'actrice Theda Bara en reine Cleopatre (Cleopatre VII Thea Philopator, 69-30 avant JC) dans le film muet "Cleopatre" (Cleopatra) de J. Gordon Edwards, 1917; Superstock/UIG

Journey to Egypt: the Sphinx and the Pyramids. 1844 (engraving)
6434354 Journey to Egypt: the Sphinx and the Pyramids. 1844 (engraving); (add.info.: Romantic vision of the trip to Egypt in the nineteenth century: the Sphinx and the pyramids)

The Great Pyramid and Sphinx at Giza, Egypt
5669341 The Great Pyramid and Sphinx at Giza, Egypt; (add.info.: Vintage photograph circa 1900 showing the Great Pyramid and Sphinx at Giza, Egypt.); Universal History Archive/UIG

At the center of the Place de la Concorde
5307618 At the center of the Place de la Concorde; (add.info.: At the center of the Place de la Concorde. Paris is a giant Egyptian obelisk decorated with hieroglyphics exalting the reign of)

At the center of the Place de la Concorde
5307603 At the center of the Place de la Concorde; (add.info.: At the center of the Place de la Concorde. Paris is a giant Egyptian obelisk decorated with hieroglyphics exalting the reign of)

Engraving based on an ancient Egyptian tomb painting depicting hunting dogs, 19th century
5309215 Engraving based on an ancient Egyptian tomb painting depicting hunting dogs, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving based on an ancient Egyptian tomb painting depicting hunting dogs)

An engraving depicting various ancient Egyptian oil lamps, 19th century
5311428 An engraving depicting various ancient Egyptian oil lamps, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting an ancient Egyptian forge, 19th century
5311072 An engraving depicting an ancient Egyptian forge, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egypt, Cairo: a European poses in front of the Sphinx and the Pyramid in the background, 1890
LUX4788663 Egypt, Cairo: a European poses in front of the Sphinx and the Pyramid in the background, 1890; (add.info.: Egypt)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Pyramid of Kheops (Cheops, Keops, Khufu, Khufu) to Guizeh (Guiseh, Giza)
LUX4778069 Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Pyramid of Kheops (Cheops, Keops, Khufu, Khufu) to Guizeh (Guiseh, Giza, Giza) and the sphinx, tourists pose at the level of the undegagee legs of the sphinx

A bison
3119176 A bison; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting depicting a bison, from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119168 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119164 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119110 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Journey through Ancient Egypt: Unveiling the Mysteries of a Timeless Civilization" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the wonders of ancient Egypt. Along the majestic Nile, towering pyramids stand as testaments to human ingenuity and architectural brilliance. These monumental structures, built as tombs for pharaohs, continue to awe and inspire visitors from around the world. Intricate illustrations depict Horus, an ancient Egyptian god, holding the key of life known as ankh. This symbol represents eternal life and serves as a reminder of the spiritual beliefs that shaped this civilization. Egyptian deities were believed to separate night from day, ensuring harmony in their cosmic realm. Their divine presence can still be felt today through mesmerizing wall paintings found within Tutankhamun's tomb in Luxor's Valley of the Kings. The Book of the Dead offers insights into ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and afterlife, and is a guidebook filled with spells and rituals meant to assist souls on their journey into eternity. Witness Ra, the sun-god embarking on his daily voyage across the sky. The Egyptians revered him as a powerful deity who brought light and warmth to their land. Delve deeper into everyday life with artifacts like a spoon crafted in the form of a nude girl swimming beside a rectangular basin—a testament to artistic craftsmanship that celebrated beauty even in mundane objects. Marvel at Queen Tiy's regal portrait from 14th century BC—an exquisite representation by artist Winifred Mabel Brunton that captures her grace and power. Tetisheri, another queen from centuries before, is also immortalized through artistry that transcends time. Hieroglyphs inscribed within Jean-Francois Champollion's notebook reveal his groundbreaking decipherment efforts—unlocking Egypt's written language after centuries shrouded in mystery. Pharos stands tall amidst Alexandria’s history—a lighthouse guiding ancient sailors through treacherous waters.