Heliopolis Collection (#3)

Cairo district Egypt Virgin tree Heliopolis Closeup
Cairo and district, Egypt. The Virgins tree, Heliopolis. Closeup showing the rags tied to the tree as votive offerings. 1934, Egypt, Cairo

Baalbek Heliopolis Temple Bacchus south west wall
Baalbek. Heliopolis. Temple of Bacchus. The south and west wall. 1920, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Baalbek Heliopolis Hagar el Hubla great stone
Baalbek. Heliopolis. Hagar el Hubla. The great stone in the grand quarry weighing 1000 tons. 1920, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Baalbek Heliopolis General view 1898 Lebanon
Baalbek (Heliopolis) etc. General view of Baalbek. 1898, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Baalbek Heliopolis Columns Temple Sun 1898 Lebanon
Baalbek (Heliopolis), etc. Columns of Temple of the Sun. 1898, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Baalbek Heliopolis Columns Temple Bacchus 1898
Baalbek (Heliopolis), etc. Columns of Temple of Bacchus. 1898, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Baalbek Heliopolis Cedars Lebanon 1898 Baʻlabakk
Baalbek (Heliopolis), etc. Cedars in the Lebanon. 1898, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Baalbek Temple sun Jupiter Heliopolis ruins 1900
Baalbek. Temple of the sun. Jupiter of Heliopolis found in the ruins 1900, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Egypt Heliopolis Armenian church Exterior 1934
Egypt. Heliopolis. Armenian church. Exterior. 1934, Egypt, Cairo

Egypt Heliopolis Armenian church Interior 1934
Egypt. Heliopolis. Armenian church. Interior. 1934, Egypt, Cairo

Baalbek Heliopolis Temple Sun six great pillars
Baalbek. Heliopolis. Temple of the Sun. The six great pillars. 1920, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Baalbek Heliopolis Temple Bacchus Close up carved ceiling
Baalbek. Heliopolis. Temple of Bacchus. Close up of carved ceiling. 1920, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Egyptian views Heliopolis Matariyeh obelisk 1900
Egyptian views Heliopolis (Matariyeh). The obelisk at Heliopolis 1900, Egypt, Heliopolis (Extinct city)

Baalbek Heliopolis Temple Sun Framed columns
Baalbek. Heliopolis. Temple of the Sun. Framed by columns of the peristyle of the Temple of Bacchus. 1920, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Egypt Nubia Volume II Obelisk Heliopolis 1848
Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Obelisk of Heliopolis, 1848. Louis Haghe (British, 1806-1885), F.G.Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London, after David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)

Famous Monoliths At Heliopolis London Istanbul Forres Saint Renan And Iona From The Modern Cyclopedia Vol Vi 1903

Entrance to Luna Park in Heliopolis, Cairo
Entrance to Luna Park in Heliopolis, a suburb north-east of central Cairo. The Cairo Luna Park was an amusement park opened to the public in 1911 and a popular tourist attraction

Stele dedicated to Mnevis, the bull of Ra. Egypt
Stele dedicated to Mnevis, the bull of Ra. Limestone. 20th Dynasty. New Kingdom. C. 1100 BC. From Heliopolis. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Gargoyle from Sanctuary of Jupiter Heliopolitanus. Baalbek
Lionhead gargoyle. 2nd century AD. Limestone. From the entablure of the courtyard colonnades of the Sanctuary of Jupiter Heliopolitanus. Baalbek, Lebanon. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germnany

Obelisk of Senusret I, site of Heliopolis, Egypt
The obelisk of Senusret I, in the ancient city of Heliopolis, Egypt. Senusret erected two red granite obelisks there to celebrate his Year 30 Heb Sed Jubilee

The Temple of Venus at Baalbek, Lebanon
The Temple of Venus (Aphrodite) at Baalbek, Lebanon. A town in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon situated east of the Litani River, known as Heliopolis during the period of Roman rule

Henri Rougier in a Voisin at the Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910. Organised by the Aero Club of Egypt

Electric Train carriage - Egypt
Electric Train used to travel to Cairo, Egypt direct from Heliopolis. The writer of this card praises the comfort of the ride

Temple of Heliopolitan Zeus, Baalbek, Lebanon, 10-249 AD. Baalbek, in Lebanons Bekaa Valley, was known as Heliopolis, the City of the Sun

Roman Temple of Bacchus, Baalbek, Lebanon, 2nd century AD. Interior with columns. Baalbek, in Lebanons Bekaa Valley, was known as Heliopolis, the City of the Sun

An Ancient Obelisk at Matarea, Formerly Heliopolis, Egypt, 1801. Artist: Thomas Milton
An Ancient Obelisk at Matarea, Formerly Heliopolis, Egypt, 1801. The oldest standing Ancient Egyptian obelisk in existence

Battle of Heliopolis, Egypt, 20 March 1800. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) launched an invasion on Egypt to attack British interests in India

Detail from sculpture of Prince Rahotep High Priest of Heliopolis, Meidum, c26th century BC
Detail from a sculpture of Prince Rahotep High Priest of Heliopolis, Meidum, 4th Dynasty, c26th century BC

Detail of a sculpture of Nofret, wife of Prince Rahotep, Meidum, 4th Dynasty, c26th century BC
Detail of a sculpture of Nofret, wife of Prince Rahotep, High Priest of Heliopolis, Meidum, 4th Dynasty, c26th century BC

Heliopolis Obelisk, Egypt, 1878. Artist: Felix Bonfils
Heliopolis Obelisk, Egypt, 1878. The oldest standing Ancient Egyptian obelisk in existence, this example dates from the reign of the 12th Dynasty Pharaoh Senusret I, who ruled from 1971 to 1926 BC

Stadium and Heliopolis Palace Hotel near Cairo
Stadium and Heliopolis Palace Hotel which was opened in 1910 in Heliopolis, a suburb north-east of central Cairo and soon became a travel destination for many

Heliopolis Palace Hotel near Cairo
Heliopolis Palace Hotel was opened in 1910 in Heliopolis, a suburb north-east of central Cairo and soon became a travel destination for many

Advertisement for Paul Poiret fashions, showing three elegant women in the winter sun of Heliopolis, Egypt. 1929

Aedicula from Sanctuary of Jupiter Heliopolitanus. Baalbek
Top part of an aedicula from a wall structure from the Sanctuary of Jupiter Heliopolitanus. Baalbek, Lebanon. Limestone. 2nd century AD. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germnany

Baalbek / Jupiter Temple
The six columns of the GREAT TEMPLE OF JUPITER built by the Romans, situated on the ancient archaeological site of Baalbek, once called Heliopolis. Date: 1st century AD

Armenian boy scouts at refugee camp, Egypt
Armenian boy scouts blowing cook house at the Armenian refugee camp, Heliopolis, near Cairo, Egypt. The camp was formed during the Egyptian Riots of June 1919

Peristyle (looking up) Baalbek, Lebanon
The view looking up at the remains of a peristyle at the Temple of Baalbek, Lebanon, showing the columns, capitals and ornate roof

Jean-Baptiste Kleber
JEAN-BAPTISTE KLEBER French military commander victorious at Heliopolis in the Egyptian campaign, but assassinated in Cairo soon after. Date: 1753 - 1800

Jean=Baptiste Kleber
JEAN-BAPTISTE KLEBER French military commander waving to his men after the victory of Heliopolis in Egypt, when 10000 of them routed 70000 Turks. Date: 1753 - 1800

Baalbek, 1906 (oil on canvas)
BAL168979 Baalbek, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Csontvary Kosztka, Tivador (1853-1919); 386x716 cm; Csontvary Museum, Pecs, Hungary; (add.info.: site of the ruins of the Roman town; ); Hungarian

LEBANON: BaLBEK. View of the city of Baalbek, including the ruins of the Roman city of Heliopolis. Photochrome, c1895

LEBANON: BaLBEK, c1850. Colonnade of the Temple of the Sun at the Roman city of Heliopolis, now Baalbek, Lebanon. Photograph by Maxime Du Camp, c1850

LEBANON: BaLBEK. Ruins at the Roman city of Heliopolis, now Baalbek, Lebanon. Photochrome postcard, 1890s

EGYPTIAN FUNERARY PAPYRUS illustrating the creation of the universe. From Heliopolis, c2500 B.C

Baalbek, Lebanon - General view of the Acropolis Date: circa 1907

Egypt - Heliopolis - Laying Foundation stone St Michael s
Egypt - Heliopolis - Laying Foundation stone for St Michaels Church on Seti Street off Baghdad Street. British dignitaries arriving in a fine Rolls Royce! Date: 1925

de Havilland DH66 G-EBMX City of Delhi - Imperial Airways
de Havilland DH66, G-EBMX, City of Delhi, of Imperial Airways, leaving Heliopolis for Karachi

Handley Page O / 400 at Heliopolis
Handley Page O/400 at Heliopolis

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"Heliopolis: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the enchanting realm of Heliopolis, a place that transcends borders and epochs. From the bustling Piazza del Popolo in Rome to the majestic Acropolis of Baalbek, this captivating destination has left its mark on history. In ancient Egypt, Heliopolis was renowned for its sacred sites, such as the Temple of Ra-Atum and the revered bull Mnevis. Steles dedicated to these divine beings stand as testaments to their significance in Egyptian mythology. During the Victorian period, explorers marveled at an ancient fig tree nestled amidst Heliopolis' timeless landscape. Its gnarled branches whispered tales of bygone eras and witnessed countless generations pass through its shade. Even during World War II, Heliopolis played a role in global events when RAF football team embarked on a journey to Palestine from here. Their spirits soared high like birds taking flight towards victory. Venturing further eastward brings us to Baalbek's Luna Park entrance - a gateway into whimsical delights within Cairo's vibrant district. This juxtaposition between ancient ruins and modern amusement is truly mesmerizing. Amongst these architectural wonders lies another hidden gem - a gargoyle from Jupiter Heliopolitanus Sanctuary in Baalbek. Its intricate details speak volumes about the craftsmanship of those who once worshipped here. Heliopolis beckons travelers with open arms; it invites exploration beyond boundaries both geographical and temporal. Let your senses be captivated by its rich tapestry woven with threads from Rome, Egypt, and beyond – an extraordinary fusion that will leave you spellbound.