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Ancient Ruins

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Statue of Hathor with Amenhotep II in a Shrine Dedicated to Hathor by Thutmose III

Statue of Hathor with Amenhotep II in a Shrine Dedicated to Hathor by Thutmose III

Statue of Hathor with Amenhotep II in a Shrine Dedicated to Hathor by Thutmose III

Facade of a Small Shrine

Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Two Princesses Worshipping the Aten

Facade of a Small Shrine

Facade of a Small Shrine

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Collosal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Collosal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Colossal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Colossal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Face of a Statue of Thutmose III with a Modern Cast of the Body

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Statue of Amenhotep IV

Statue of Amenhotep IV

Cosmetic Jar with Lions, Hunting Scenes and Captives

Double Statue of Amun and Mut

Statue of Khafre

Anubis On a Shrine

Double Statue of Amun and Mut

Statue of the Ka of Wahibre Hor

Ornamental Alabaster Vase

Statue of Meryre and Iniuy

Anubis On a Shrine

Calcite Cup in the Form of a Lotus Flower

Lion Shaped Vessel

Bed of Tutankhamun

Bed of Tutankhamun

Alabaster Vase in the Form of an Ibex

Amenemhat III in Priestly Costume

Anubis On a Shrine

Alabaster Basin with Boat with Antelope-Headed Bow and Stern

Ostracon of a Cat Herding Geese

Statue of Meryre and Iniuia

Bust of Queen Meritamun

Statue of Khafre In Front of a False Door

Statue of Khafre

Amenemhat III in Priestly Costume

Statue of the Ka of Wahibre Hor

Detail from Coffin of Khui, Depicting Him and His Dog Iupu

Statue of Amenemhat III

Statue of Khafre

Sarcophagus of Prince Thutmose's Cat

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Funerary Bed with Hippo Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Statue of Meryre and Iniuia

Senet Board and Pieces

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Canopic Jars of Kiya

Coffin of Ahmose Meritamun

Calcite Cup in the Form of a Lotus Flower

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Chair with Legs in the Shape of Duck Heads

Decoration on the Third Shrine of Tutankhamun

Canopic Jars of Kiya

Funerary Bed with Lion Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Funerary Bed with Lion Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Furniture of Queen Hetepheres

Canopic Jar of Tjuyu

Funerary Bed with Cow Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Alabaster Vessel and Statuette

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Coffin of Ahmose-Nefertari with J for Scale

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Osirian Pillar of Senwosret I

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Flooring from Amarna

Funerary Bed with Hippo Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Statue of a Bearer

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Copper Statue of Pepi I

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nefermaat and Itet at Meidum

Statue of Montuhotep II

Outer Shrine of Tutankhamun

Model Boat from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nefermaat and Itet at Meidum

Bust of Queen Meritamun

Statues of Rahotep and Nofret

Shabti of Tutankhamun

Copper Statue of Pepi I

The Meidum Geese

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nefermaat and Itet at Meidum

Box with Name of Amenhotep III, plus Beads

Triad Statue of Menkaure Flanked by Hathor (left) and the Nome Deity of Thebes (right)

Copper Statue of Pepi I

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nefermaat and Itet at Meidum

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Flooring from Amarna

Pottery Vessel Decorated with Ring of People

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nefermaat and Itet at Meidum

Stela of Amenemhat

Shabti of Tutankhamun

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

The Meidum Geese

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Wadi el Jarf Papyri

Limestone Sarcophagus with Representation of Panther Skin on Lid

Inner Coffin and Mask of One of the Fetuses from Tutankhamun's Tomb

Canopic Jar of Tjuyu

Decoration on the Second Shrine of Tutankhamun

Outer Shrine of Tutankhamun

3 Wooden Shabti of Tutankhamun

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Triad Statue of Menkaure Flanked by Hathor (left) and the Nome Deity of Thebes (right)

Walking Stick Decorated with a Nubian and an Asiatic

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Decoration on the Second Shrine of Tutankhamun

Limestone Sarcophagus with Representation of Panther Skin on Lid

Wadi el Jarf Papyri

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Limestone Sarcophagus with Representation of Panther Skin on Lid

Flooring from Amarna

Statue of a Bearer

The Meidum Geese

Game Pieces Shaped Like Lions

Disc from the Tomb of Hemaka

Wadi el Jarf Papyri

Statue of a Bearer

Game Pieces Shaped Like Lions

Coffin of Ahmose Meritamun

Silver Bracelets Belonging to Hetepheres

Scene of Men Netting Birds

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Outer and Inner Coffin of One of the Fetuses in Tutankhamun's Tomb

Painted Limestone Sarcophagus

Statue of Montuhotep II

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Box with Cartouche of Tutankhamun

Sarcophagus of Hatshepsut

Box with Cartouche of Tutankhamun

Fragment of Paving from Amarna

Statue of a Seated Scribe

Head a of New Kingdom Queen

Pottery Vessel Decorated with Ring of People

Labels from Tomb U-j

Oil Jar with Narmer's Name

Tomb Relief with Musicians

Statue of a Seated Scribe

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Weighing of the Heart Scene from the Book of the Dead

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Sarcophagus of Hatshepsut

Statue of Nofret

Bed of Queen Hetepheres

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Carrying Chair of Queen Hetepheres

Vase Decorated with Crocodiles and Hippos

Carrying Chair of Queen Hetepheres

Disc from the Tomb of Hemaka

Disc from the Tomb of Hemaka

Ostraca Depicting Meretseger as a Snake

Statue of Princess Ankhesenpaaten

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Relief With Offering Table, Offering List and Servants Bearing Offerings

Clay Head from Merimde Beni Salama

Ostracon Showing a Man Being Bitten By a Lion

Family Group Statue(?)

Statue of a King on a Throne with Lion Arms

Ivory Figurines

Pyramid of Userkaf

Ceramic Mask from Hierakonpolis

Pyramid of Userkaf with the Step Pyramid in the Background

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Ivory Figurines

Ivory Figurines

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Pyramid of Userkaf

Stela or Relief with Offerings

Entrance to Tomb of Ty

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Ostracon with a Sketch of a Seated Goddess with Horus Holding a Shen Ring Behind Her

Relief With Offering Table, Offering List and Servants Bearing Offerings

Statue of a Family

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Entrance to the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Entrance to the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Maya at Saqqara

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep (The Two Brothers)

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Statue of a Family

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Statue of a King on a Throne with Lion Arms

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Statue of a Seated Man

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Relief With Offering Table, Offering List and Servants Bearing Offerings

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

New Kingdom Temple Tomb at Saqqara

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Pyramid of Unas

Khaemwaset's Inscription on the Pyramid of Unas

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

TNew Kingdom Temple Tomb at Saqqara

Interior Decoration of the Pyramid of Unas

Wooden Coffin of Atef Ib

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Pyramid of Userkaf

Pyramid of Userkaf

Relief of Offering Bearers

Pyramid of Userkaf

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Pyramid of Userkaf

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Entrance to Tomb of Idut

Pyramid of Userkaf

Pyramid of Userkaf

Pyramid of Userkaf

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Ostracon with Sketches of Sobek

Khaemwaset's Inscription on the Pyramid of Unas

Predynastic Pot with Boat and Bird Motifs

Ostracon with a Sketch of a Duck

Wooden Models from the Tomb of Henu

Sculpted Heads of Prisoners

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Pyramid of Teti

Tomb of Maya at Saqqara

Eyes from a Statue (?)

Pyramid of Unas

Interior Decoration of the Pyramid of Unas

Khaemwaset's Inscription on the Pyramid of Unas

Pyramid of Unas

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Pyramid of Unas

Causeway of the Funerary Complex of Unas

Raised Relief of Woman (and Child)

Pyramid of Unas

The Valley Temple of Unas

Khaemwaset's Inscription on the Pyramid of Unas

Fragments of Floor or Wall Paintings

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Relief with Donkeys and Offering Bearers

Ostracon with Depiction of Lion Biting a Man's Head

Interior Decoration of the Pyramid of Unas

Pyramid of Unas

Pyramid of Unas

Ostracon with Birds and Dog

Hieratic Graffiti from Ancient Tourists

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Small Figure of a Bound Captive

Sculpted Heads of Prisoners

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Tomb of Ptahhotep

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Funerary Papyrus (Book of the Dead?)

Funerary Papyrus

Relief with Offering Bearers (?)

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Wood Ivory and Gilt Box

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Entrance to the Step Pyramid Complex

Entrance to the Step Pyramid Complex

Statue of Ankh Pepi and His Wife

The Name of Djehutihotep

Ostracon Showing Two Men Herding Cows

Entrance to the Step Pyramid Complex

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Entrance to the Step Pyramid Complex

Reconstructed Architecture at the Step Pyramid

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Entrance to the Step Pyramid Complex

Ostracon Showing Two Chariots

Reconstructed Architecture at the Step Pyramid

Entrance to the Step Pyramid Complex

Wall Around the Step Pyramid Complex

Wall Around the Step Pyramid Complex

Causeway of the Pyramid Complex of Unas

Step Pyramid Enclosure

The Outside of the Tomb of Meruka

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Statue Feet in the Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Statue Feet in the Step Pyramid Enclosure

Reconstructed Architecture in the Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Hieratic Graffiti from Ancient Tourists

Step Pyramid Enclosure

The Outside of the Tomb of Meruka

A Queue of Animals

Head with Wig and Wig Ornaments

Reconstructed Architecture in the Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid with the Pyramid of Unas in the Background

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Walking Across the Step Pyramid Enclosure

Approaching the Serapeum

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Amarna Boundary Stela

Reconstructed Architecture at the Step Pyramid

Osirid Statues in the Step Pyramid Enclosure

Auguste Mariette's Mausoleum

Step Pyramid and Reconstructed Enclosure Wall

Baboon Sculpture at el-Ashmunein

Temple Tombs at Saqqara

Looking Out to the Greenery at Saqqara

Reconstructed Architecture at the Step Pyramid Enclosure

Palm Tree at Saqqara

Looking Out to the Greenery at Saqqara

Approaching the Serapeum

Approaching the Serapeum

Head of a Ptolemaic King

Approaching the Serapeum

Causeway of the Pyramid Complex of Unas

The Imhotep Museum, Saqqara

Causeway of the Pyramid Complex of Unas

View Across the Archaeological Remains at Saqqara

Ramadan Hussein Telling Us About His Excavations at Saqqara

View Across the Archaeological Remains at Saqqara

Hieroglyphs in the Sand

View Across the Archaeological Remains at Saqqara

Hut with Distant Pyramids

Anthropoid Coffin

Looking towards the Causeway of Unas

Entrance to 2nd Dynasty Underground Galleries at Saqqara

Causeway of the Pyramid Complex of Unas

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Camel and Guardpost

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Alcove in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

View Across the Archaeological Remains at Saqqara

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Reconstructed Architecture at the Step Pyramid Enclosure

The Tomb of Senbi

Looking from Desert to Cultivation

The Tomb of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

The Tomb of Senbi

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

The Tomb of Senbi

Hunting in the Marshes

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Outside the Speos Artemidos

Looking Down from the Cliffs at Beni Hasan

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Petosiris

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Entrance to the Tomb of Khnumhotep II at Beni Hassan

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Entrance to the Tomb of Amenemhat (Ameni) at Beni Hasan

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Petosiris

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb Entrance in the Cliffs at Beni Hasan

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Traces of Paint on the Rock Outside

Tomb of Petosiris

The Name of Djehutihotep

Statue of Ankh Pepi and His Wife

Walking up the Cliffs to the Tombs at Beni Hasan

Cliffs at Beni Hasan

Looking Across the Nile Valley from the Cliffs at Beni Hasan

Looking Across the Nile Valley from the Beni Hasan Cliffs

Looking Across the Nile Valley from the Cliffs of Beni Hasan

Looking Across the Nile Valley from the Cliffs of Beni Hasan

Tomb Entrance at Beni Hasan

Looking Across the Nile Valley from the Cliffs at Beni Hasan

A Seat with a View

Walking Up to the Tombs in the Cliffs of Beni Hasan

Looking Across the Nile Valley from the Beni Hasan Cliffs

Down the Steps from Cliffs to Cultivation

Entrance to the Speos Artemidos

The View up the Nile from the Beni Hasan Cliffs

Entrance to the Tomb of Khety

Cultivation at Beni Hasan

Looking Down from the Cliffs at Beni Hasan

Tomb Entrance at Beni Hasan

Looking Across the Nile Valley from the Cliffs at Beni Hasan

Coffin Decorated with the Book of the Dead

An Ancient Quarry

Two Feline Headed Figurines

The Tomb of Isadora

The Tomb of Isadora

Model Boat from the Tomb of Henu

Mummy of an Ibis

The Tomb of Isadora

Police Escort Posing for Photos

Inscriptions in the Ruins

Signposting the Way

Looking Along the Wadi at Deir el-Bersha

Looking to Modern Egypt

About to go up the cliffs at Deir el-Bersha

Small Stone Vessels

Anthropomorphic Vessel

Rock Cut Tombs at Deir el Bersha

Decorated Metal Vessel

Sarcophagus of Padikem

Hill Path at Deir el-Bersha

3 Ceramic Strainers

Decorated Metal Bowl

Coptic Icon of the Virgin & Child

Tombstone with Inscription in Coptic

Coffin with Inscription

Baboon Sculpture at el-Ashmunein

Baboon Sculpture at el-Ashmunein

Baboon Sculpture at el-Ashmunein

Baboon Sculpture at el-Ashmunein

Baboon Sculpture at el-Ashmunein

Baboon Sculpture at el-Ashmunein

Baboon Sculpture at el-Ashmunein

Lost in the Undergrowth

Almost Intact Pot Amongst the Debris

A Fairly Intact Pot Amongst the Sherds

Columns & Tourists

Sand Covered Cliffs

Ancient Ruins, Propped Up

Ruins in the Desert

Columns Against the Sky

Toppled Baboon Statue

Ruins in the Desert

The Road to Meir

Desert Sands and Distant Ruins

Ruins in the Landscape

An Ancient Quarry

Ruins in the Desert

Mountains of Pottery

An Ancient Quarry with Crosses

Out in the Desert

Mountains of Pottery

Columns in the Desert

J on the Cliffs at Deir el-Bersha

Across the Cliffs at Meir

Desert Sands at Meir

Looking Back Across the Desert

Columns with People for Scale

Inscriptions in the Landscape

The Road to Meir

Walking through Meir

Columns in the Desert

Building amidst the ruins

Columns Amongst the Desert

Scattered Carvings

Ancient Brickwork

Columns with People for Scale

Among the Ruins

Behind the Fence

Ruins in the Desert

Ancient & modern

Ancient Brickwork

Inscriptions in the Landscape

Modern Egypt at Tuna el-Gebel

Mountains of Pottery

Toppled Columns in the Desert

Columns Rising from the Green

Baboon Sculpture at el-Ashmunein

Approaching Tuna el-Gebel

Looking Back to Modern Egypt

Inscription in the Ruins

Ruins in the Landscape

Walking Amongst the Ruins

Walking Among the Ruins

Ancient & Modern

Precarious Ruins

Desert Cliffs with Tombs

Columns at el Ashmunein

Ancient Columns

Ruins in the Landscape

Eroded Inscription

Hill Path at Deir el-Bersha

Greek Inscription

Greek Inscription

Inscriptions in the Landscape

Ancient Column, Modern Scaffolding

Greek Inscription

Decorated Column

Approaching the Amarna Bounday Stela

View from the Boundary Stela

Collapsed and Upright Pillars

Ancient & Modern

Ruins in the Landscape

Desert Sands and Distant Structures

Heading towards the Village

Approaching the Amarna Bounday Stela

Rocks on the Ridge

Eroded Inscription

Tomb Entrance at Deir el-Bersha

Climbing the Pathway to the Tombs at Deir el Bersha

Looking to Modern Egypt

Cliffs at Deir el-Bersha

Hill Path Past Rock Cut Tombs at Deir el-Bersha

Hill Path at Deir el-Bersha

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