Mortuary Collection (#3)

The Mortuary, Paris (La Morgue), 1854. Creator: Charles Meryon
The Mortuary, Paris (La Morgue), 1854

Mortuary Temple of Mentuhotep II. Egypt
Mortuary Temple of Mentuhotep II. 11th Dynasty. Middle Kingdom. Exterior. Deir el-Bahari. Egypt

BURIAL CHAMBER NEAR SPHINX
Entrance to a sepulchral burial chamber near the Sphinx. Date: 1801

Thebes, Upper Egypt, North Africa - Tomb of Queen Hatshepsut
Thebes, Upper Egypt, North Africa - The Ramesseum, the mausoleum of Egyptian Pharoah Rameses II, with the fallen statue of Rameses - famed as the part-inspiration for the poem Ozymandias by Percy

Thebes, Upper Egypt, North Africa - Medinet Habu
Thebes, Upper Egypt, North Africa - The Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu Date: circa 1920s

Tombs of the Caliphs, Cairo, Egypt
Tombs of the Caliphs, situated below the Mokattam Hills in southeastern Cairo, Egypt. - Cairo Necropolis (City of the Dead). Date: circa 1903

Arrowheads peduncle and fins on flint, dagger and biconical punches on copper, from the trousseau of the Gobaederra burial (Subijana - Morillas, Alava)

The mortuary, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Spanish Civil War, c1936-c1939. Barcelona was the scene of street fighting between different Republican factions between 3 and 8 May 1937

Mamalelekala chief's mortuary house, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mamalelekala chief's mortuary house, c1914

Old Imperial Temple roofs in the snow in Beiling Park, Shenyang China
Shenyang, China - January 2000; Beiling Park has always acted as the green lungs of polluted Shenyang, an otherwise grim industrial city of Chinas NE Liaoning Province

Temple of Ramses III. The pharaoh making offerings to god Horus. Relief. New Kingdom. (1550-1069 b.C). Twentieth dynasty. Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Egypt

Battle of Kadesh (1274 B. C. ). Ramses II in his chariot. Rame
Relief depicting the battle of Kadesh (generally dated to 1274 b.C.) between the forces of the Egyptian Empire under Ramesses II

Etchings Paris Mortuary 1854 Charles Meryon French
Etchings of Paris: The Mortuary, 1854. Charles Meryon (French, 1821-1868). Etching and drypoint; sheet: 33.7 x 29.2 cm (13 1/4 x 11 1/2 in.); platemark: 23.1 x 20.7 cm (9 1/8 x 8 1/8 in.)

Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt
The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Djeser-Djeseru (" Holy of Holies" ), is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings

Egypt. Saqqara necropolis. The Pyramid of Djoser (Zoser) or step pyramid. Built in 27th century BC as a burial of Pharaoh Djoser by Imhotep, his vizier. Third dynasty. Old Kingdom

Pre-Columbian Art. Colombia. Calima (LLama) culture. Gold funerary mask. 5th1st century BCE. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States

The Siege of Dapur (1269 B. C. ). A syrian charioteer is prote
The Siege of Dapur (1269 B.C.). A syrian charioteer is protected from the egyptian arrows whith his shield. 13th century B.C. Nineteenth Dynasty. New Kingdom. Relief. Ramesseum. Necropolis of Thebes

Relief depicting the god Thoth. Ramesseum. Egypt
Relief depicting the god Thoth as ibis-headed. Ramesseum. 13th century. Nineteen dynasty. New Kingdom. Necropolis of Thebes. Valley of the kings. Egypt

Battle of Kadesh (1274 B. C. ). Ramesseum. Egypt
Relief depicting the battle of Kadesh (generally dated to 1274 b.C.) between the forces of the Egyptian Empire under Ramesses II

EGYPT: MEDINET HABU. Bas-relief on the Medinet Habu temple, the mortuary temple of Ramesses III, at Medinet Habu, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

Palermo, Sicily, Italy - Capuchin Catacombs
The Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo (Catacombe dei Cappuccini) are burial catacombs in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy - a somewhat macabre tourist attraction! Date: circa 1910s

Everard Memorial - Great Waltham Church, Essex. A fine monument to Sir Anthony and his wife Anne Everard. She died in 1609 and Sir Anthony died in 1614. Date: circa 1930s

The Ramesseum - mausoleum of Pharoah Rameses II, Luxor
The Ramesseum, the mausoleum of Egyptian Pharoah Rameses II, with the fallen statue of Rameses, Thebes (Luxor), Egypt - famed as the part-inspiration for the poem Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley

Entrance to the Medinet Habu Temple near Luxor, Egypt
General view of the entrance to the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu near Luxor( Thebes), Egypt. The entrance leads through a fortified gate house, known as mogdul. Date: circa 1920

Egypt. Saqqara. Djoser Pyramid. Entrance with fasciculate co
Egypt. Saqqara. Djoser Pyramid. 3rd Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Entrance leading to a small courtyard and then to a hypostyle hall with fasciculate columns attached to pilasters

Djoser Pyramid. Egypt
Djoser Pyramid. 3rd Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Roofed colonnade corridor. Saqqara. Egypt

Czech Republic. Prague. Jewish Ceremonial Hall. 1911-12. Ori
Czech Republic. Prague. Jewish Ceremonial Hall. Built in 1911-12 by architect J. Gerstl for the Jewish Burial Society in neo-Romanesque style. Originally used as a ceremonial hall and mortuary

Phoenician art. Italy. Gravestone. 9th-7th centuries B. C. Ar
Phoenician art. Italy. Gravestone. Egyptian influences. Limestone. 9th-7th centuries B.C. Archaeological Museum of Cagliari. Island of Sardinia

Mortuary Temple of Mentuhotep II. Egypt
Mortuary Temple of Mentuhotep II. 11th Dynasty. Middle Kingdom. Exterior. Deir el-Bahari. Egypt

Pyramid of Userkaf. At background, Djoser Pyramid. Egypt
Pyramid of Userkaf. At background, Djoser Pyramid. Old kingdom. Saqqara. Egypt

Egypt. Egyptian man in the Hatshepsuts Temple. Deir el-Baha
Egypt. Egyptian man in the Hatshepsuts Temple, designed by Senemut. Deir el-Bahari

Temple of Ramses III. Papyrus. Relief. Egypt
Temple of Ramses III. Papyrus. Relief. New Kingdom. (1550-1069 b.C). Twentieth dynasty. Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Egypt

Temple of Ramses III. Egyptian deity. Relief. Egypt
Temple of Ramses III. Egyptian deity. Relief. New Kingdom. (1550-1069 b.C). Twentieth dynasty. Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Egypt

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Captivating Mortuary: Exploring Ancient Tombs and Funerary Monuments Step into the intriguing world of mortuaries, where history intertwines with death, and ancient civilizations come to life. From the majestic pyramids of Egypt to the ornate Taj Mahal in India, these captivating structures hold stories that transcend time. In Cairo, Egypt's bustling capital city, Giza offers a breathtaking view of all three Great Pyramids at sunset. These monumental tombs stand as a testament to the grandeur and ingenuity of ancient Egyptian civilization. Nearby lies the Temple of Ramses III, where pharaohs were laid to rest amidst intricate carvings and hieroglyphics that depict their divine journey. Traveling further south to Thebes, we encounter the Ramesseum of Rameses II. This colossal mortuary temple showcases remarkable architectural prowess while honoring one of Egypt's most revered pharaohs. Its towering columns and elaborate reliefs transport visitors back in time. Venturing beyond Egypt's borders, we find ourselves in Agra, Uttar Pradesh in India - home to the iconic Taj Mahal. Built as a mausoleum for Emperor Shah Jahan's beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, this white marble masterpiece is an eternal symbol of love and devotion. Delving into artistry inspired by mortality takes us to Charles Meryon's haunting etching titled "La morgue" or "The Mortuary. " Created in 1854 Paris, it captures both fascination and unease surrounding death during that era. Continuing our exploration across continents brings us face-to-face with Rome's Pyramid tomb of Cestius - an enigmatic structure blending Egyptian influence with Roman architecture. Its presence amidst modern surroundings serves as a reminder of Rome's rich historical tapestry.