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Relief depicting a king, probably Ramesses II. Memphis. C. 12
Relief depicting a king, probably Ramesses II, with a short beard. Granite. New Kingdom. C. 1279-1213 BC. Memphis, Egypt. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Egyptian Art. Caponic jars. 31st Dynasty. Late Period
Egyptian Art. Canopic jars. Used by the egyptians during the mummification to preserve the viscera. It represents god Duamutef (jackal head) and god Imset (human head). 31st Dynasty

Egypt. Saqqara. Djosers complex. Limestone walls with 14 false doors and main entrance. Third Millennium. Old Kingdom

Egypt. Saqqara. Djosers complex. The serdab. Statue of Djos
Egypt. Saqqara. Djosers complex. The serdab, a small enclosed chamber. Copy of the statue of the pharaoh Djoser, currently on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.Third Millennium. Old Kingdom

Egypt. Saqqara. Djosers complex. The South House just east of the pyramid of Djoser. Is a symbolic building decorated with four fluted columns forty feet high, with niches for offerings. Old Kingdom

Egypt. Saqqara. Djosers complex. Temple of the three fluted columns or T Temple, located in the middle of the wall that delimits the large patio. Old Kingdom

Egypt. Saqqara. Djosers complex. Colonnade acces. Detail
Egypt. Saqqara. Djosers complex. Colonnade access. Only example of fasciculated columns. Detail. Third Millennium. Old Kingdom

Charles Henry Davis
CHARLES HENRY DAVIS American naval officer who commanded a Union flotilla on the Mississippi and secured the surrender of Memphis. Date: 1807 - 1877

Mississippi Flood / 1927
Memphis submerged under the flood waters of the Mississippi Date: 1927

Home of Andrew Jackson, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
The Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, during a visit by President Theodore Roosevelt on 22 October 1907. Date: 1907

William Len Hotel, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
William Len Hotel, Monroe and Main Streets, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Date: 1930

Union Avenue Driveway, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Date: circa 1905

Postcard views of Memphis, Tennessee, USA, showing the Custom House, River Front, Cossitt Library and Court Square. Date: late 1890s

Egypt Memphis
Sphinx at Memphis. Date: circa 1910

Procession Memphis 18th century Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Tennessee, Memphis. Sun Studio, legendary recording studio where Johnny Cash, B. B. King and Elvis began their recording careers. Exterior with Gibson guitar sign

Tennessee, Memphis. Memphis city skyline and riverboat port area from Mud Island River Park

Tennessee, Memphis, Beale Street. Sidewalk note marker for famous Country music star, Jonny Cash

MEMPHIS: BEALE STREET. View down Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph, 1974

MEMPHIS: BEALE ST. 1974. The Daisy Theater on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph, 1974

MEMPHIS: BEALE ST. 1974. View down Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph, 1974

MEMPHIS: BAPTIST CHURCH. First Baptist Church on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph, 1974

EGYPT: RAMESSES II. A 19th Dynasty colossal statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II at Memphis, Egypt. Undated hand-colored photograph

ELECTRIC STATION, c1940. Electric station erected by the Tennessee Valley Authority near Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph, c1940

TENNESSEE: FLOOD, 1937. Memphis, Tennessee during the flooding of the Ohio River. Photograph by Edwin Locke, February 1937

TENNESSEE: ROADS, 1936. Road building near Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Carl Mydans, 1936

TENNESSEE: FLOOD, 1937. Workers on the levee during the flood of the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Edwin Locke, February 1937

TENNESSEE: FLOOD, 1937. Houses half submerged by flood waters in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Edwin Locke, February 1937

TENNESSEE: FLOOD, 1937. A flooded street in North Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Edwin Locke, February 1937

TENNESSEE: FLOOD, 1937. Memphis, Tennessee during the flood of the Ohio River. Photograph by Edwin Locke, February 1937

MEMPHIS: UNEMPLOYED, 1938. Part of the daily lineup of unemployed men waiting outside the office of the State Employment Service in Memphis, Tennessee. Photographed by Dorothea Lange, June 1938

MEMPHIS: BEALE ST. c1939. Men in front of a billiard hall on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, c1939

MEMPHIS: BEALE ST. c1939. Secondhand clothing stores and pawn shops on Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, c1939

MIGRANT WORKERS, 1938. Two African American migrant cotton choppers in Memphis, Tennessee hoping for plantation work. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1938

MEMPHIS: UNEMPLOYED, 1938. Job applicants waiting outside the office of the State Employment Service in Memphis
MEMPHIS: UNEMPLOYED, 1938. Part of the daily lineup of unemployed men waiting outside the office of the State Employment Service in Memphis, Tennessee. Photographed by Dorothea Lange, June 1938

BEAN VINES, 1938. A farm girl seated on a porch behind butter bean vines in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1938

TEXAS: HOTEL, 1937. The New Cobb Hotel in Memphis, Texas. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1937

TENNESSEE: PARADE, 1940. People watching the parade at the Cotton Carnival in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, 1940

TENNESSEE: PARADE, 1940. Nuns watching the parade at the Cotton Carnival in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, 1940

TENNESSEE: CARNIVAL, 1940. Children on the merry-go-round at the Cotton Carnival in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, c1940

TENNESSEE: CARNIVAL, 1940. A young girl at the Cotton Carnival in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, c1940

TENNESSEE: CARNIVAL, 1940. Children at the Cotton Carnival in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, c1940

NEWSPAPER PEDDLER, 1938. Vendor selling newspapers on the sidewalk, Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Russell Lee, September 1938

FLOOD REFUGEES, 1937. A mother and child of flood refugee family near Memphis, Texas. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, May 1937

JUKE JOINT: DRUMMER, 1939. Drummer at a juke joint in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, 1939

COTTON PICKERS, 1937. Cotton hoers in Memphis, Tennessee, preparing to depart for a days work in Arkansas. Photographed by Dorothea Lange, June 1937

Satellite view of Memphis, Tennessee

A skydiver from the U. S. Army Golden Knights touches down onto the dropzone target
A U.S. Army Golden Knights jump team skydiver reaches out his foot to touch down onto the dropzone target during rehearsal for a Blue Angels airshow at Millington Naval Air Station, Millington

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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.