Nubia Collection (page 2)

Ramses II at Kadesh in center, Reliefs, Temple of Hathor and Nefertari, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Egypt - River Nile - Capturing a crocodile. As with picture 10270850, there is a certain degree of scepticism in this captioners mind as to the validity of the beast which is being grabbed...!

A Bishari Hamite, Nubian Desert, between the Nile and the Red Sea, 1912. Artist: JP Sebach
A Bishari Hamite, Nubian Desert, between the Nile and the Red Sea, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Interior of the Great Temple, Abu Simbel, 19th century. Artist: George Moore
Interior of the Great Temple, Aboo-Simbel, 19th century. View inside the temple of Abu Simbel built by Rameses II showing some of the colossal statues

Tourist walking throuhg the Temple of Philae on an island in Lake Nasser, Nile River, Aswan, Egypt, Africa

Guradian at the Temple of Philae on an island in Lake Nasser, Nile River, Aswan, Egypt, Africa

Sobek and Haroeris temple (2nd-1st century BC), Kom Ombo, Egypt

Egypt, Abu Simbel, The Great Temple and The small temple - known as Temple of Hathor

Egypt, Abu Simbel, Temple of Nefertari and Hathor

Kardassy Temple, Nubia, Egypt

Egypt Nubia Kardassy Temple Victorian period

Egypt Nubia Abu Simbel Victorian period

Temple, Sabooa, Nubia, Egypt

Fresco depicting an archangel with sword. Detail. Porch of the southern entrance. Cathedral of Faras. 12th-13th centuries. Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland. Date: 2018

Epitaph of Maththaios, Bishop of Faras. May-June, 766. Sandstone. Cathedral of Faras (Sudan). Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland. Date: 2018

Cross in Majesty (Maiestas Crucis). Fresco, detail
Fresco depicting the Cross, with the image of Christ in the center (Maiestas Crucis), detail. Northern vestibule. 11th century. Faras Cathedral (Sudan). Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw

Fragment of door post. 6th-8th centuries. Sandstone. From Faras Cathedral (Sudan). Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland. Date: 2018

Fresco depicting the Archangel (Raphael?). Second half of the 8th century - first half of the 9th century. From the staircase of Faras Cathedral (Sudan). Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw

Cross in Majesty (Maiestas Crucis) - Northern vestibule
Fresco depicting the Cross, with the image of Christ in the center (Maiestas Crucis). Northern vestibule. 11th century. Faras Cathedral (Sudan). Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland

Fragment of a frieze. Apse of First Cathedral. 7th century
Fragment of the frieze from the apse of the First Cathedral. 7th century. Sandstone with traces of polychromy. Cathedral of Faras (Sudan). Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland. Date: 2018

Founding Inscription of Bishop Paulos
The Founding Inscription of Bishop Paulos. It commemorates the renovation of the cathedral in 707. Greek. Sandstone. Detail. From Faras (Sudan). Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland

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Sudan, North (Nubia), The Nile next to Old Dongola Date: 16/06/2006

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Sudan, North (Nubia), Papyrus cultivations on the Nile Date: 16/06/2006

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Sudan, North (Nubia), dunes in the desert Date: 16/06/2006

The Temple of Dendour, Nubia (Dendorack, Upper Egypt), 1840 / 50. Creator: Possibly after David Roberts
The Temple of Dendour, Nubia (Dendorack, Upper Egypt), 1840/50

El Sebua, Nubia (colour litho)
6023347 El Sebua, Nubia (colour litho) by Du Cane, Ella (1874-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: El Sebua, Nubia. Illustration for The Banks of the Nile painted by Ella du Cane)

Temple of Kertassi, Nubia (colour litho)
6023344 Temple of Kertassi, Nubia (colour litho) by Du Cane, Ella (1874-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple of Kertassi, Nubia)

Bellal, Nubia (colour litho)
6023341 Bellal, Nubia (colour litho) by Du Cane, Ella (1874-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bellal, Nubia. Illustration for The Banks of the Nile painted by Ella du Cane)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Nubien; Nubian; Nubier (engraving)
7196854 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Nubien; Nubian; Nubier (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nubien; Nubian; Nubier)

Nubian Kissar (engraving)
7155092 Nubian Kissar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nubian Kissar. Illustration for A Descriptive Catalogue of the Musical Instruments in the South)

The Nubian Guard (oil on board)
7076450 The Nubian Guard (oil on board) by Ernst, Rudolphe (1854-1932); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Nubian Woman, 1825 / 30. Creator: Jules-Robert Auguste
Nubian Woman, 1825/30

Ibsamboul, Partie Meridionale Du Speos D Hathor;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Ibsamboul, Partie Meridionale Du Speos D Hathor; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 110 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Vue Prise al Angle Sud-Ouest, Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Vue Prise a l Angle Sud-Ouest, Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 69 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Village et Temple de l Ile de Beghe, al Ouest de Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Village et Temple de l Ile de Beghe, a l Ouest de Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 81 from the album " egypte, nubie

Vue Cavaliere De La Seconde Cataracte;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Vue Cavaliere De La Seconde Cataracte; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 111 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Temple et Village de Debod, Parembole de l Itineraire d Antonin;Nubie
Temple et Village de Debod, Parembole de l Itineraire d Antonin; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 85 from the album " egypte, nubie

Temple De Maharakkah (Hiera Sycaminos Des Grecs);Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Temple De Maharakkah (Hiera Sycaminos Des Grecs); Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 96 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Temple de Tafeh (Ancienne Taphis), Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Temple de Tafeh (Ancienne Taphis), Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 88 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Temple De Dandour (Ancienne Tantour), DedieaLa Triade Osiris-Isis-Horus
Temple De Dandour (Ancienne Tantour), Dedie a La Triade Osiris-Isis-Horus; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 93 from the album " egypte, nubie

Temple De Dakkeh (Ancienne Pselcis); Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Temple De Dakkeh (Ancienne Pselcis); Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 94 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Temple de Kardassy, Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Temple de Kardassy, Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 87 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Temple De Dakkeh, Naos; Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Temple De Dakkeh, Naos; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 95 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Temple d Amada; Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Temple d Amada; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 99 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Vue Prise de l ile de Beghe, al Ouest, Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Vue Prise de l ile de Beghe, a l Ouest, Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 68 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Temple Hypethre, Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Temple Hypethre, Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 70 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Temple de Debod, Parembole de l Itineraire d Antonin;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Temple de Debod, Parembole de l Itineraire d Antonin; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 86 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Muraille Occidentale, Grand Temple d Isis aPhiloe;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Muraille Occidentale, Grand Temple d Isis a Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 78 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

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Nubia: A Rich Tapestry of History and Culture Embark on a journey through the captivating land of Nubia, where ancient wonders and vibrant traditions await. This region, located in North Africa, holds a significant place in history, as evidenced by its numerous landmarks and archaeological sites. As we explore Nubia's past, let us begin with a map that traces the footsteps of intrepid explorers who ventured into this mysterious land. From the Arab empire in the mid-700s to present-day expeditions, these maps reveal the allure that has drawn adventurers for centuries. One such marvel is the Ramses II Temple at Abu Simbel - an awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in Egypt's Nubian region. Its grandeur stands as a testament to Ramses II's power and architectural prowess. The temple complex also features the Kiosk of Trajan and Temple of Isis – both remarkable structures showcasing intricate designs. Further along our journey lies Lake Nasser's tranquil waters, home to Philae Island and its magnificent Temple of Philae. This island sanctuary offers respite amidst breathtaking surroundings while preserving ancient Egyptian heritage within its walls. The Grand Portico beckons visitors with its timeless beauty captured vividly in a 19th-century lithograph. Venturing deeper into Nubia reveals more hidden gems like the Hypostyle Hall at Abu Simbel's Temple of Hathor and Nefertari – another UNESCO World Heritage Site adorned with stunning hieroglyphics depicting tales from long ago. But it is not just monumental architecture that defines Nubia; it is also found within its people. A visit to a painted village near Aswan allows us to witness firsthand their vibrant culture and artistic expressions passed down through generations. As tourists gather before the imposing Temple of Re-Herakhte or bask under starlit skies illuminating Ramesses II’s temple at night, they become part of Nubia's ongoing story.