Old Kingdom Collection

The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

The Sphinx and, in the background, the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Cairo, El Giza
3561957 The Sphinx and, in the background, the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Cairo, El Giza by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1885-1890 ca. Date of Artwork: 2630-2510 a. C)

The Sphinx of Khafre (Chefren), at Gizeh, partially freed from the sands
3562679 The Sphinx of Khafre (Chefren), at Gizeh, partially freed from the sands; (add.info.: 1886-1890 ca. Date of Artwork: 2630-2510 a. C. Photographer: Zangaki); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The Nile valley inundated with water from the river, with a palm and the pyramids of Cheops
3568833 The Nile valley inundated with water from the river, with a palm and the pyramids of Cheops and Chefren in the background; (add.info.: Egypt 1880 ca. Date of Artwork: 2500 a.C. ca)

Close-up shot of the fallen down wall of the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt. Cairo, El Giza
3561955 Close-up shot of the fallen down wall of the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt. Cairo, El Giza, 1885 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info)

Satellite view of the Bent Pyramid, Egypt
3507795 Satellite view of the Bent Pyramid, Egypt; (add.info.: Satellite view of the Bent Pyramid, Egypt. This distinctive shaped ancient Egyptian pyramid is located at the royal necropolis of)

Mediterranean Sea. Sphinx of Giza
3569003 Mediterranean Sea. Sphinx of Giza; (add.info.: Giza, Egypt 1850 Date of Artwork: 2630-2510 a. C. Photographer: Du Champ, Maxime); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The Sphynx of Chefren with the Pyramids of Chefren and Cheops at its sides
3566929 The Sphynx of Chefren with the Pyramids of Chefren and Cheops at its sides. Three men on camels are stopped in front of the monument; (add.info.: Necropolis of Giza, Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca)

Album "Meine mittelmeer-reise 1910": Group of people posing in front of the Sphinx of Giza with pyramid in
3562340 Album "Meine mittelmeer-reise 1910": Group of people posing in front of the Sphinx of Giza with pyramid in the background; (add.info.: Giza, Necropolis)

Head of a Lion, Egypt, Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty (?), (2575 - 2465 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Head of a Lion, Egypt, Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty (?), (2575 - 2465 BCE)

Royal Head, Probably King Nyuserre, 2474-2444 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Royal Head, Probably King Nyuserre, 2474-2444 B.C

Relief Fragment, 5th Dynasty Old Kingdom, 2513-2506 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Relief Fragment, 5th Dynasty Old Kingdom, 2513-2506 BCE

The Great Sphinx as now cleared from the encumbering sand, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Great Sphinx as now cleared from the encumbering sand, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Sphinx and, in the background, the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Cairo, El Giza Egypt Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

View of the stepped pyramid of the Pharoah Djoser in Saqqara Egypt Saqqara Pyramid Third Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880 - 1890 ca

The Sphynx of Chefren with the Pyramids of Chefren and Cheops at its sides. Three men on camels are stopped in front of the monument Egypt Necropolis of Giza Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom

Sphinx and pyramids in Egypt Egypt Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1907. Date of Artwork:2630-2510 a. C

Young woman in front of the sphinx in Egypt Egypt Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1907. Date of Artwork:2630-2510 a. C

A group of Egyptians near the Sphinx of Pharaoh Chefren, Giza Egypt Giza Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

The Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza Egypt Giza Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:22/02/1934. Date of Artwork:2630-2510 a. C

Sphinx of Giza Egypt Giza Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1850. Date of Artwork:2630-2510 a. C

The Eleonora Duse Theatre Company at Giza in Egypt Egypt Giza Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Group of people near the pyramid of Chefren Egypt Necropolis of Giza Pyramid Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

El Beled Boris, sheikh of the Fifth Dynasty; sculpted work of Egyptian origin Europe Sculpture Fifth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1863

The Sphinx of Khafre (Chephren) at Giza, in Egypt. In the background, the Pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus) Egypt Giza Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa

View of the stepped pyramid of King Zoser, in the necropolis of Saqqarah Egypt Saqqarah Pyramid Third Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

Egyptian statue of a scribe reading a papyrus. The statue dating to 2700 b.c. is in the Egyptian Museum of Cairo Cairo, The Egyptian Museum Statue Third Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art

Statue of the high priest of Memphis Ranofer, dating to 2650 b.c. in the Museum of Cairo, in Egypt Statue Third Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

The Sphinx of the Pharaoh Chefren (Khafre) in the Valley of Giza in Egypt Egypt Cairo Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

Two women riding camels with guides in ethnic costumes in front of the Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) and the Sphinx of Chephren (Khafre) Egypt Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art

Enchanting view of the Sphinx and the great pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) in Giza. In the foreground, a group of camels standing the arid desert landscape Egypt Giza Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom

"Voyage to the Orient": the Sphinx in Cairo Egypt Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1902

Close-up of the head of the sphinx of Giza, in Egypt. To the right of the monument is a native who is resting Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

Egyptian statuette of a woman grinding grain, held at the Museo Archeologico of Florence Florence Museo Archeologico Statuette Fifth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa

The Sphinx between the pyramids of Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaure (Mycerinus), Giza Egypt Giza Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

A stele inside the funerary complex of the Pharaoh Unis, at the necropolis of Saqqara Egypt Saqqara Stele Fifth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

Two men on camels in front of the Pyramids of Chefren, in Egypt Egypt Cairo, El-Giza Pyramid Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

View of the Sphinx of Gizah Egypt Gizah Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:01/01/1959. Date of Artwork:2630-2510 a. C

View of the Egyptian necropolis of Giza and the Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khafre Egypt Cairo Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

View of the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Gizah Egypt Gizah Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:01/01/1959

Sphinx of Pharaoh Chefren in the Giza Valley in Egypt Egypt Giza Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:12-23/08//1931

Sphinx of Pharaoh Chefren in the Giza Valley in Egypt Egypt Giza Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:12-23/08//1931

Egyptian sculpture in wood of a kneeling woman grinding wheat. Museo Archeologico, Florence Florence Museo Archeologico Statuette Fifth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa

A group of Egyptians in Giza, photographed with the Sphinx. The pyramid of the pharoah of Cheops is in the background. Egypt Giza

Men and camels in front of the pyramid of Chefren Egypt Il Cairo, Necropoli of Giza Pyramid Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

Men and camels around the Sphinx of Chefren, in Giza, Egypt Egypt Il Cairo, Necropoli of Giza Sphinx Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

Stele dedicated to the functionary Aouou and bas-reliefs with figures of worshippers: works preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Stele Sixth Dynasty, Old Kingdom

Bas-relief of Pharaoh Menkauhor of the Fifth Dynasty: work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Low Relief, Basrelief Fifth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa

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Step back in time to the captivating era of the Old Kingdom. Marvel at the majestic sight of The Great Pyramid, standing tall and proud against the Egyptian sky, with The Sphinx gracefully guarding its secrets in the foreground. This timeless photograph from 1858 transports us to a bygone era. Delve deeper into history as we explore Giza, Egypt in the 1930s. Witness recent excavations that unearthed fascinating remnants of ancient civilizations. Amongst these discoveries stands The Ancient Sphinx, an enigmatic figure shrouded in mystery and intrigue. As night falls over Gizeh, Egypt, immerse yourself in an ethereal ambiance as you gaze upon the Pyramid of Khafre illuminated under a starry sky. Its grandeur is only matched by the enigmatic presence of The Great Sphinx nearby. Transporting us even further back in time is an engraving from 1886 showcasing The Pyramids of Giza - one of the Seven Wonders of the World. These architectural marvels have stood for centuries as testaments to human ingenuity and ambition. Venturing beyond pyramids and sphinxes, we discover fragments depicting Ibdu and his wife alongside offering bearers on a tomb wall from ancient Egypt. These intricate carvings provide glimpses into their lives during this remarkable period. Moving away from artistry on walls to vessels crafted with skillful hands, we encounter various examples from different periods within this kingdom's reign. From Dynasty 5-6 vessels dating back to about 2494-2181 BCE to Predynastic Period pieces spanning approximately 4000-2250 BCE - each vessel tells its own story through its unique design and purpose. Lastly, an unguent vessel takes us across dynasties within both Old Kingdom-Middle Kingdom eras (Dynasty 3-12) around 2686-1773 BCE). This delicate artifact speaks volumes about beauty rituals and the importance of cosmetics in ancient Egyptian culture.