Heliopolis Collection (#4)

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

Hans Grade in a Grade monoplane at the Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910. Organised by the Aero Club of Egypt

Jacques Balsan in a Bleriot XI
Jacques Balsan in a Ble

Hauvette-Michelin, a nephew of the famous tyre manufacturers Michelin Freres, on an Antoinette VII at the Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910

An Antoinette at the Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910. Organised by the Aero Club of Egypt

A Voisin flies over a Farman at the Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910. Organised by the Aero Club of Egypt

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

The Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910. Organised by the Aero Club of Egypt, this early notable week-long event attracted 13 entrants - including

Lebanon, Baalbek, Temple of Bacchus
Lebanon. Baalbek (Greek Heliopolis). UNESCO World Heritage List, 1984. Temple of Bacchus

Heliopolis - As it Is, 1878. Pencil with water- and body colour. William Simpson (1823-1899) Scottish painter. English tourists galloping donkeys, ignoring antiquities such as Obelisk of Senusert

The Obelisk at Heliopolis, 1839. Watercolour. David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist. Red granite obelisk of Senusert I, 20th century BC, oldest obelisk still in situ

Battle of Heliopolis, Egypt, 20 March 1800. French under Jean-Baptiste Kleber defeated the Ottomans under Nassif Pasha. Engraving

Egypt, Bas-relief representing Pharaoh Djoser (also known as Netjerikhet, circa 2635-2610 B. C)
Egypt, Bas-relief representing Pharaoh Djoser (also known as Netjerikhet, circa 2635-2610 B.C.), third dynasty, remains of Djosers Temple at Heliopolis 27th Century B.C

Egypt, Cairo, Heliopolis, obelisk of Sesostris I or Senusert I
Egypt - Cairo - Obelisk of Sesostris I or Senusert I at Heliopolis ruins

Relief on shale tablet depicting layout of Heliopolis Temple
Cartography, Egypt. Relief on a shale tablet depicting the layout of the Heliopolis Temple

Egypt, Nomads and the obelisk at Materieh (Old Heliopolis, or the City of the Sun) by Luigi Mayer, engraving, 1802
Egypt, 19th century. Nomads and the obelisk at Materieh (Old Heliopolis, or the City of the Sun). Engraving by Luigi Mayer, 1802

Egypt, Cairo, Al-Matariyyah, Heliopolis, Obelisk of Sesostris I
Egypt - Al-Matariyyah - Ancient Heliopolis. Obelisk of Sesostris I (XII Dynasty)

Obelisk at Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt Date: circa 1910s

Baalbek, Lebanon
The ruins of the Temple of the Sun, the Acropolis and the Temple of Jupiter at the Lebanese archaeological site of Baalbek (ancient Heliopolis)

Baalbek - Cornice of the colonnade of the Temple of Jupiter
Lebanon - Baalbek - Cornice of the colonnade of the Temple of Jupiter with the head of a lion. Built by the Romans on the site of the ancient city of Baalbek, formerly known as Heliopolis

Obelisk in Rome
The ancient Egyptian obelisk which Emperor Caligula had brought from Heliopolis in 37 A.D. which now stands between the double colonnade in St. Peters Square, Rome. Date: 1930s

Rome / The Vatican
The Dome of St. Peters and the Vatican, Rome, Italy, with the ancient Egyptian obelisk which Emperor Caligula had brought from Heliopolis in 37 A.D. Date: 1930s

Rome / St. Peters Square
St. Peters Square, Rome, Italy, with the Dome of St. Peters (Vatican) behind and the ancient Egyptian obelisk which Emperor Caligula had brought from Heliopolis in Date: 1930s

Flaminian Obelisk
The Flaminian Obelisk (Obelisco Flaminio), Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Italy, which originally stood in the Sun Temple at Heliopolis, the capital of ancient Egypt. Date: 1930s

Baalbek - The Acropolis
The Lebanese archaeological site of Baalbek (ancient Heliopolis), which features some of the finest and best preserved Roman remains in the Middle East. The Temple of the Sun from the South West

LEBANON: BaLBEK. Colonnade of the Temple of the Sun at the Roman city of Heliopolis, now Baalbek, Lebanon. Photochrome, c1895

Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in Rome
Egyptian obelisk in Rome. This obelisk, called the obelisco Flaminio, stands in the centre of the Piazza del Popolo in Rome, Italy

Africa, Egypt, Cairo, Heliopolis. Barons Palace; former home of Baron Empain, developer of Heliopolis

Heliopolis - Cairo - Sultanas Palace
Egypt - Heliopolis, a suburb of Cairo. The Palace of Her Highness the Sultana. Date: circa 1919

Piazza del Popolo and obelisk, Rome, Italy
View of the Piazza del Popolo in Rome, Italy, with the Egyptian obelisk of Rameses II from Heliopolis (known as the Obelisco Flaminio) in the centre, brought to Rome in 10 BC

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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.