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Egypt, Room and sarcophagus of Great Pyramid of Giza, engraving from Views of Luigi Mayer
Filename: 940_18_88018885.jpg
Size: 2728 x 3535 (1.8MB)
Date: 10th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Source: De Agostini Picture Library
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Egypt, Room and sarcophagus of Great Pyramid of Giza, engraving from Views of Luigi Mayer
Egypt, 19th century. Room and sarcophagus of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Engraving from the " Views" of Luigi Mayer (1755-1803), 1804
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Media ID 9473681
Ancient Egypt Archaeology Cheops Egypt Giza Luigi Mayer Medium Group Of People Only Men Pyramid Sarcophagus Text Tomb Torch Traditional Clothing Traditional Culture Great Pyramid Of Giza
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving from the 19th century takes us on a journey back in time to ancient Egypt. The image showcases the room and sarcophagus of the Great Pyramid of Giza, offering a glimpse into the awe-inspiring architecture and rich history of this iconic landmark. Standing tall and proud, the pyramid symbolizes an ancient civilization that continues to fascinate archaeologists and historians to this day. In this artwork by Luigi Mayer, we see a medium group of people dressed in traditional clothing exploring the interior space. Only men are depicted, adding an intriguing cultural element to the scene. Holding torches that cast flickering light on their surroundings, they uncover secrets hidden within these hallowed walls. The intricate engravement beautifully captures every detail of this ancient structure - from its grandeur to its mystique. The artist's skillful brushstrokes bring life to each stroke, making it feel as though we are standing right there with them. As we admire this piece of art and craftmanship, let us reflect upon how much has changed since Luigi Mayer first created this illustration over two centuries ago. Yet despite all our advancements, one thing remains unchanged - our fascination with Egypt's glorious past and its enduring legacy etched into every stone of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
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