Nubian Collection (page 5)

Rock-Temples at Abousimbel, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Rock-Temples at Abousimbel, 1890. Temple at Abu Simbel carved in 13th century BC, 19th dynasty reign of Ramesses II in memorial to the Pharoah and his wife, Nefertari. UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Great Exhibition 1851 - The Nubian Court
Vintage engraving of The Nubian Court at the Great Exhibition 1851

Nubian boy from Southern Kordofan, 1912. Artist: G Pluschow
Nubian boy from Southern Kordofan, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Kasr (Qasr) Ibrim and a view down the Nile in Nubia, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Kasr (Qasr) Ibrim and a view down the Nile in Nubia, Egypt, 1905. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted

The Nubian temple of Kalabsheh, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Nubian temple of Kalabsheh, Egypt, 1905. As Egyptian civilisation gradually spread in the country, the Pharaohs built temples here after the Egyptian style; it is incredible how a country of such

Group of Nubian Soldiers, Egypt. Located in the Museum of Cairo, Egypt

Young Barabra, c1808. Artist: Prevost
Young Barabra, c1808. Barabra is an old ethnographical term for the Nubian peoples of Sudan and southern Egypt

View of Mount Barkal, Sudan, 1842-1845. Artist: E Weidenbach
View of Mount Barkal, Sudan, 1842-1845. Jebel Barkal is a mountain 400 kilometres north of Khartoum. In c1450 BC the Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose III extended his kingdom to the area

Nubian with a Waterpipe, 1862. Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
Nubian with a Waterpipe, 1862. From a private collection

Egyptian relief of prisoners
Egyptian relief of Nubian and Semitic prisoners being led by an Egyptian, from the Louvres collection

Nubian women wear bright dresses and headscarves even though they are Muslims. Many of the older generation have tribal scars on their faces

A Nubian Girl - Egypt Date: circa 1910s

Egyptian Nubian Woman
A Nubian woman of Egypt

Pair Nubian three-horned giraffes native German E
Pair of Nubian (three-horned) giraffes, native to German E. Africa, Bronx Park, N.Y; Underwood & Underwood (American, 1881 - 1940s); about 1907; Gelatin silver print;

The Rock Temple At Abu Simbel, Nubia, Southern Egypt In The 19Th Century. From Africa By Keith Johnston, Published 1884

Egypt, Abu Simbel, The small temple -known as Temple of Hathor - dedicated to Nefertari for the worship of the goddess Hathor and adorned with statues of the King and Queen

Page of Victorian adverts 1889
A variety of advertisements in The Graphic dated August 1889, showing Nuda Veritas hair restorer, Nubian, black polish for boots and shoes, Nortons Camomile Pills, for indigestion

African ethnicity chromolithograph 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

EGYPT: ABU SIMBEL TEMPLE. The small temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, dedicated to the goddess, Hathor, built 13th century B.C. Photograph, late 19th century

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Traditional musical instruments: Takigoto; Yueqin; Yangqin; Pan flute; Tunisian kuitra; West African kasso; Zummarah; Kissar; Nanga; Tamboura; Double saz or baglama; Caribbean

Egypt - Bicharin encampment. The Bisharin are a Sunni Muslim tribe of the Beja nomadic ethnic group who live in the eastern part of the Nubian Desert in Sudan and southern Egypt. Date: circa 1904

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"Nubian: Unveiling the Rich Cultural Tapestry of Ancient Africa" Step into a world where history and heritage intertwine, as we explore the captivating realm of Nubia. From the majestic Pyramids at the archaeological site of Meroe in Sudan to the enchanting Temple of Philae on an island in Lake Nasser, this ancient land beckons us with its timeless allure. As night falls, immerse yourself in awe-inspiring grandeur at the Temple of Ramasses II (Ramses) - Ramses the Great - in Abu Simbel. The colossal statues and intricate reliefs whisper tales of pharaohs long gone, leaving you spellbound by their magnificence. Venturing further into this mystical land, discover pyramids adorned with mesmerizing rock carvings that stand as testaments to a glorious past. Marvel at these architectural wonders that have stood against time's relentless passage. But it is not just monumental structures that define Nubia; its people are equally captivating. An Egyptian woman gazes back through centuries from a wall painting salvaged from flooded Nubian lands. Her eyes reflect resilience and grace amidst adversity. In Cairo or Aswan, encounter vibrant snapshots of daily life as you meet Nubian girls and women who embody strength and beauty. Their colorful attire mirrors their vivacious spirit while preserving age-old traditions passed down through generations. Journey deeper into Upper Egypt's heartland to find solace in a quaint Nubian village on Elephantine Island. Here, blue window shutters adorn houses like portals to another era—a testament to both simplicity and elegance coexisting harmoniously. Finally, pay homage to Queen Nefertari herself at the small temple dedicated to Hathor in Abu Simbel—an ode to feminine power within this remarkable civilization. Nubia unravels before our eyes—a tapestry woven with stories etched upon stone walls and carried in the hearts of its people.