Memphis Collection (#10)

Relief of Imenmes and Dejat, Parents of General Imeneminet, from a Tomb in Memphis, circa 1336 BC

Egypt, Memphis, Saqquara necropolis, pyramid complex of Djoser (Zoser), Entrance, colonnade UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Memphis, Saqquara necropolis, Mastaba of Kagemni, Old Kingdom, Relief UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Memphis, Saqquara necropolis, Zoser, Bedouin on camel beside step pyramids of Djoser and Userkaf UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Memphis, Amenhotep sarcophagus, Relief with Anubi as jackal UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Memphis, Saqquara necropolis, pyramid complex of Djoser (Zoser), Pyramid of Djoser UNESCO World Heritage Site

Shabaka stone, 25th dynasty, 710 BC, from Memphis. Contains account of the Creation. Text damaged after use of stone as a millstone. Ancient Egypt

American Civil War 1861-1865: Destruction of the Confederate (Southern) flotilla by Unionist armoured gunboats at Memphis, Tennessee, July 1862. Wood engraving

Pyramids at Giza (Gizeh): in foreground is that of Khafre (Chephren) 4th king of 4th dynasty. In background is Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) Old Kingdom c2686-2160 BC

Administration Building, Memphis Municipal Airport, Memphis, Tennessee
Exterior view of the Memphis Municipal Airport Administration Building

Postcard of Harbins Tourist Court. ca. 1933, Enjoy our Southern Hospitality Harbiss Tourist Court Memphis, Tenn. U. S
Postcard of Harbins Tourist Court. ca. 1933, Enjoy our Southern Hospitality Harbiss Tourist Court Memphis, Tenn. U.S. Highway 51 South. 4 miles south of city limits J.C. Harbin

Postcard of Sherron Shoe Company. ca. 1908-1910, Sherron Shoe Co. Memphis, Tenn. We endeavor to please our patrons, and if you are satisfied with your purchase tell your friends, if not tell US

Kennedy With Albert Gore
Memphis, Tennessee: 1960 Senator Kennedy is greeted in Memphis by supporters on his arrival at the airport. Senator Albert Gore is seated beside him and Memphis mayor Henry Loeb is at lower left

State of Tennessee, United States, Relief Map
Relief map of the State of Tennessee, United States. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

State of Tennessee, United States, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the State of Tennessee, United States. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

Egypt, Memphis, clouds and palm trees reflected in the waters of the flooded ruins, sunset

Egypt, Memphis, Statue of Ramses II (New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX)
Egypt - Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Statue of Ramses II (New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX)

Egypt, Cairo, Mit Rahina, ancient Memphis, colossal limestone statue of Ramses II
Egypt - Cairo - Mit Rahina, ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Colossal limestone statue of Ramses II, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Height 10.30 m

Kingdom of Amasis. Stele of Psamtiks father from Memphis
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI, Kingdom of Amasis. Stele of Psamtiks father. From Memphis

Egypt, Cairo, Ancient Memphis, Engraved sarcophagus
Egypt - Cairo - Ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Engraved sarcophagus

General DeWitt Spain Airport, USA C014 / 1757
General DeWitt Spain Airport. Satellite image showing the Mississippi River (left) and the General DeWitt Spain Airport, located 8 km northwest of the central business district of Memphis, Tennessee

Colossal Statue of Ramses II. 13th c. BC. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Sculpture. Proc: EGYPT. Mit Rahina. Memphis

Hand written meassages on the wall outside Graceland bid farewell to Elvis

NA, USA, Tennessee, Memphis, Graceland, Elviss Cadillac

Na, USA, Tenneesse, Memphis, Sun Records Recording Studio

Africa, Egypt, Cairo, Zoser, Step Pyramid

Egypt, Memphis (aka Menufer). Alabaster sphinx of Amenophis II

Egypt, Memphis (aka Menufer). Giant statue called The Colossus of Ramses II

CIVIL WAR: MEMPHIS, 1862. Cottonburners near Memphis, Tennessee, surprised by Union Army scouts. Wood engraving, English, 1862

CIVIL WAR: FOOD SHORTAGE. A Dangerous Novelty in Memphis. Cartoon comment on the food shortage in Memphis following the citys occupation by Union forces during the American Civil War, 6 June 1862

MEMPHIS: BLACK ORPHANAGE. Colored orphan asylum at Memphis, Tennessee. Wood engraving, American, c1870

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, 1855. Bringing cotton to the levee at Memphis, Tennessee. Wood engraving, American, 1855

FREEDMENs BUREAU, 1866. Office of the Freedmens Bureau, Memphis, Tennessee. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1866

TENN: FREEDMENs BUREAU. Office of the Freedmens Bureau at Memphis, Tennessee: colored engraving, 1866

Old river boat docked at Memphis, Tennessee. Date 1935 Oct

Fallen statue of Rameses II, Memphis, Egypt
The fallen statue of Rameses II at the Great Temple of Ptah of Mit-Rahina near Memphis, Egypt. It is made from red granite. It was discovered in 1820 by Giovanni Battista Caviglia

Egyptian boy sitting on the head of Rameses II
A young boy sitting on the fallen head of a huge statue of Ancient Egyptian Pharoah Rameses II. This magnificent statue was discovered in 1820 by Giovanni Battista Caviglia at the Great Temple of

Alexander the Great at Memphis
Alexander the Great at the Temple of Apis in Memphis

USA, Tennessee, Memphis, Sun Studios, Site of the first recording of Elvis Presley

USA, Tennessee, Memphis, National Civil Rights Museum, Lorraine Motel Site of the Assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968

USA, Tennessee, Memphis: Elvis Presley Automobile Collection Museum, Purple Cadillac Convertable

USA, Tennessee, Memphis, Elvis Presley Automobile Collection Museum 1959 Red Cadillac

The Pyramid of Djoser (Zoser), or step pyramid, part of the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis. It was built for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser by his Vizier Imhotep

Sphinx at Memphis
A sphinx statue at Memphis in alabaster c.1567-1320 BC. 8 metres long and 4.25 metres tall

Mississippi Floods / 1927
Memphis inhabitants try to contain the Mississippi flood waters with a wall of sandbags

Schoolgirl mother at Memphis, USA, with her baby
A schoolgirl mother at Memphis, Alabama, USA, proudly displays her baby to her schoolmates

The alabaster Sphinx of Amon-Ofis II, Memphis, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Memphis, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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Welcome to Memphis, the city that never sleeps. From the soulful sounds of BB Kings Blues Club to the iconic Elvis Presleys Heartbreak Hotel sign, this vibrant city is a haven for music lovers. As night falls, Beale Street comes alive with its neon lights and pulsating rhythms, offering an unforgettable experience. Step into Sun Studios, where legends like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash recorded their first hits, and feel the echoes of history reverberate through your soul. But Memphis isn't just about music; it's also steeped in rich cultural heritage. Explore the ancient Egyptian influence at Sun Studios as you admire the mesmerizing relief of Egypt's Goddess Nephthys. This unexpected connection between two worlds adds a touch of mystique to this already captivating city. As you wander down Beale Street at night, immerse yourself in its legendary atmosphere. The energy is palpable as talented musicians fill every corner with bluesy melodies that transport you back in time. It's no wonder why Beale Street has become synonymous with Memphis itself – a place where dreams are born and musical legacies are made. Even beyond its borders lies another Memphis - Texas' very own gem bearing the same name. A vintage photograph by Dorothea Lange captures a moment frozen in time: a sign for a hotel in small-town Memphis amidst vast Texan landscapes. This glimpse into history reminds us that even distant places can share familiar names and stories. So whether you're exploring Sun Studios or strolling along Beale Street at nightfall, let Memphis enchant you with its melodic charm and timeless allure. Experience firsthand why this city holds such an indelible place in American culture – where past meets present and music reigns supreme.