Mural painting from the tomb of the army commander Amenemheb Meh.
Mural painting and decoration
Egypt, Ancient
Photograph of a mural painting from the tomb of the army commander Amenemheb Meh, located in Sheikh 'Abd al-Qurna, Thebes, Egypt. The mural depicts a banquet scene.
Steele, Lawrence E.
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Still image
Wall painting from the Tomb of Djeserkaraseneb
Mural painting and decoration, Egyptian
Image of a wall painting from the Tomb of Djeserkaraseneb. The scene depicts agricultural activities and daily life, including figures working in fields, harvesting, and processing grain. The painting also shows a seated figure, likely Djeserkaraseneb, overseeing the work.
Tombs--Egypt
Photograph of the entrance to a tomb, possibly in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. The image depicts two men standing near the entrance, which is carved into a rock face. The entrance itself is a dark, rectangular opening with a circular feature above it.
Statues
Image showing a statue of Mereruka, an ancient Egyptian vizier, inside his mastaba tomb in Saqqara, Egypt. A relief carving of a male figure is visible to the left of the statue.
Image of a handwritten title slide with a list entitled "Elements of Man".
Pottery
Photograph of excavated pottery including vases and other vessels
Relief (Art)
Photograph of a relief carving depicting Pharaoh Ramesses III hunting wild bulls in the marshes.
Colossal statue of Ramesses II beside a smaller statue
Photograph of a colossal statue of Ramesses II at the Luxor Temple in Egypt. The smaller statue standing next to the pharaoh's leg is believed to be of his wife, Queen Nefertari.
Photograph of a relief carving of a male figure hunting an animal with a bow and arrow.
Hieroglyphics
Photograph of a wall with hieroglyphs at the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III, located in Medinet Habu, Luxor, Egypt. The image depicts a human figure surrounded by hieroglyphs.
Relief carving in stone of the side profile of a pharaoh or other royal figure.
Two relief carvings of a person's face in side and front profile. The image shows a warrior with a distinctive feathered helmet, which is a common depiction of the Sea Peoples in Egyptian art.
Relief carving in stone of the side profile of a pharaoh or other royal figure. The carving is believed to be from the tomb of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep in Saqqara, Egypt.
Relief carving from the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III
Photograph of a relief carving from the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III. The image depicts a male figure and a horse-like figure.
Relief carving depicting three male figures in profile facing right. It is believed to be a relief of Amorites, an ancient Semitic-speaking people.
Relief carving in stone of the side profile of a person's face. This carving is believed to be located near the entrance of the archaeological site of Rabana-Merquly.
Relief carving in stone of the side profile of a person's face. The figure is wearing a headdress with horns, which could represent a deity or a pharaoh.
Photograph of a wall decorated with carvings in a tomb. A relief carving of the ancient Egyptian god Khepri and the sun god Ra is visible at the left of the image.
Wall relief from the Temple of Ramesses III
Close-up view of a wall relief from the Temple of Ramesses III depicting a horse and human figures with bows and arrows.
Maps
Image of an historical map showing the extent of the Egyptian Empire and the surrounding regions during ancient times.
Temples, Egyptian
Photograph of the columns of the mortuary temple of Ramesses III.
Close-up view of a relief carving depicting a battle between two male figures at a tomb entrance .
Stone structure and wall with hieroglyphs
Close up view of a stone structure with a wall in the background. Both structures are decorated with hieroglyphs.
Detail from a relief carving from the mortuary temple of Ramesses III, depicting a naval battle between the ancient Egyptians and the "Sea Peoples. The scene is a detailed representation of the naval combat, showing Egyptian ships engaging the enemy vessels.
Relief carving of a purification ritual for a king
Close-up photograph of a relief carving from the Temple of Khonsu. The scene depicts a purification ritual for a king, likely during the New Kingdom period.
Technical drawing of an archaeological site
Floor plans
Archaeology
Image of a technical drawing of an archaeological site. The drawing consists of a top-down view and a cross-section view, showing the layout and structure of a tomb or chapel with shafts and a burial chamber.
Image of a section of the Papyrus of Ani, a famous manuscript of the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead. The scene depicted is the "Weighing of the Heart" ceremony, a critical part of the journey to the afterlife.
Handwritten title slide of presentation that states, "The Old Egyptian and his Tomb".
Photograph of the remains of four statues visible in the tomb of Ineni. The wall to the right features a mural.
Image of a floor plan of a room or structure with an entrance and a statue. The image is a simple, hand-drawn-style outline on a black background.
Panoramic view of the archaeological site of Deir el-Medina.
Close-up photograph of temple ruins with carvings in the stone. A brick wall is visible in the background.
Buildings
Ruins
Photograph of a large, tall, conical brick structure, that appears to be a remnant of a larger building. Three people are standing on a set of steps in the centre of the image.
Photograph of the ruins of the Temple of Amenhotep II surrounded by dwellings.
Photograph of a stone orthostat with hieroglyphics among excavated ruins. A section of a second orthostat is visible in the image.
Models
Boats and boating
Two images of funerary boat models. The top image depicts two human figures raising a mast with others rowing. The bottom image displays eight human figures rowing.
Photograph of a stone orthostat with hieroglyphics from the Temple of Mut.
Photograph of a model dipicting people at work. The workers appear to be supervised by a person accompanied by an animal.
Two images of a model boat and a group of people preparing food.
Egypt
Photograph of a rocky desert landscape with small hills.
Tools, Prehistoric
Photograph of seven pieces of pre-dynastic flint.
Photograph of the interior of the Tomb of Menena. The image shows a vaulted ceiling with geometric patterns and walls covered in painted reliefs.
Pharaohs
Image of a handwritten list of pharaohs of the "Dynasty XIX" starting with Rameses I and ending with Setnekt.
Hair
Photograph of a plait and a false fringe of human hair.
"Section plan" of a burial tomb displaying locations of the sarcophagi and the recesses containing treasure.
Colour photograph of the gold crown of Queen Tausret from KV 56.
Necklaces
Jewelry
Colour photograph of five gold necklaces, each with a pectoral inlaid with gems.
Photograph of the burial chamber of Tomb 8, located within the pyramid complex of Senusret II at El-Lahun, Egypt. The tomb consists of a natural rocky core and large limestone cross walls for support.
Jewelery of Princess Khnumet from Dashur
Two photographs of two separate headpieces believed to be the jewels of Princess Khnumet from Dashur.
Colour photograph of a beaded necklace with two claw-shaped pendants.
Colour photograph of a necklace with multiple long beads. Each long bead is separated by round beads.
Nile River
Circular photography of the Nile River with trees on both banks.
Archaeological excavation of tombs at Qubbet el-Hawa
Aerial view photograph of an archaeological excavation of tombs at Qubbet el-Hawa. A hilly landscape is visible in the background.
Crowns
Colour photograph of a gold diadem from the Roman Period in Egypt, found in a cache in the Dush temple. It depicts the god Serapis in his temple, protecting the young god Harpocrates.
Ointments
Colour photograph of three ointment jars of Sithathoryunet.
Colour photograph of the Pectoral of Princess Sithathoryunet. The design features two falcons representing the sun god, and a central figure of the king. The zigzag lines at the base of the pectoral symbolize the primordial waters from which the world was created. There are eight separate pieces of gold jewellery at the top of the image that are separate to the pectoral.
Earrings
Colour picture of a pair of gold earrings consisting of a large decorated upper section with seven hanging gold beads in the lower section.
Photograph of an excavated low stone building. A European man examines some rocks beside the structure.
Colour photograph of a girdle with gold cowrie shells from the Middle Kingdom of ancient Egypt.
Bracelets
Colour photograph of a bracelet with alternate gold and turquoise beads carved into the shape of birds.
Colour photograph of a necklace comprised of large and small yellow, pink and turquoise beads.
Colour photograph of a multi-coloured necklace with a pectoral depicting two falcons representing the sun god. A string of purple glass beads is attached on either side.
Photograph of an archaeological excavation site showing some underground excavated ruins. Several Egyptian men are at work above the excavation.
Pectoral and Necklace of Princess Sithathoryunet
Colour photograph of the pectoral and necklace of Princess Sithathoryunet. The design is rich with hieroglyphic symbolism, depicting two falcons representing the sun god, who grant eternal life and dominion to King Senwosret II.
Colour photograph of an Ancient Egyptian cartouche comprised of 2 multi-coloured centrepieces and five gold chain links on either side.
Colour photograph of a bronze bracelet composed of decorative, carved beads on display in the Cairo Museum.
Four bracelets from the tomb of King Djer of the 1st Dynasty
Colour photograph of four bracelets from the tomb of King Djer of the 1st Dynasty. The image shows the bracelets as they were found fastened to the linen-wrapped forearm of a woman, who is believed to have been a member of the royal family.
Mirrors
Colour photograph of a Hathor mirror, an ancient Egyptian artifact. The mirror has been eroded, but the gold handle featuring the goddess Hathor with bovine ears is well preserved.
Processions
Photograph of a large group of Egyptian men and women in what appears to be a military procession.
Interior of the mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu
Close-up photograph of the interior of the mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu, showing columns with carved hieroglyphs and raised reliefs.
Ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu
Aerial photograph of the ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. The image shows a courtyard with several large, cylindrical columns, many of which are adorned with hieroglyphs and carvings.
Close-up photograph of a section of the Temple of Seti I in Abydos, Egypt. The image shows the remaining walls decorated with hieroglyphs. A mountain is visible in the background.
Photograph of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III. The temple's walls are covered in detailed reliefs and inscriptions that depict Ramesses III's military victories, particularly against the Sea Peoples. The image shows a courtyard with several large, cylindrical columns, many of which are adorned with hieroglyphs and carvings.
Wall relief from the Great Temple of Abu Simbel in Egypt.
Close-up photograph of a wall relief from the Great Temple of Abu Simbel in Egypt.
Ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu in Luxor, Egypt.
Photograph of the ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu in Luxor, Egypt. The image shows the remains of the Great Hypostyle Hall, with the lower sections of its columns still visible. Some Egyptian men are visible standing or sitting among the ruins.
Ancient Egyptian temple wall covered in hieroglyphs.
Photograph of a section of an ancient Egyptian temple wall covered in hieroglyphs and carvings. A pharaoh is depicted at the centre of the image.
View of the mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu.
Aerial view of the mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. The background of the photograph shows a flat landscape with some trees.
Ruins of the Temple of Amun at Medinet Habu in Egypt.
Photograph of the ruins of the Temple of Amun at Medinet Habu in Egypt. An Egyptian man stands beside the entrance to the Temple.
Drawings
Image taken from a book with the caption "The Battle with the Maritime Nations". The scene is a relief from the mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. Pharaoh Ramesses III is shown on the right, standing over the bodies of his enemies. The relief shows Egyptian archers on the shore and in ships, while the Sea Peoples are depicted with spears and shields.
Photograph of the interior of the Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. The columns of the temple are covered with reliefs and carvings. A European woman stands inside the Temple.
Mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu.
Photograph of the Mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. The walls of the temple are covered with reliefs and carvings that depict Ramesses III's military victories, particularly his battles against the Sea Peoples. An Egyptian man stands in front of the structure.
Temple of Medinet Habu, also known as the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III.
Photograph of the Temple of Medinet Habu, also known as the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III. The walls of the temple are covered with reliefs and carvings that depict Ramesses III's military victories, particularly his battles against the Sea Peoples.
Relief carving from an ancient Egyptian temple
Close up photograph of a relief carving from an ancient Egyptian temple, depicting a scene of a pharaoh's domination over foreign enemies.
Relief carving from the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu in Luxor, Egypt.
Close-up photograph of a relief carving from the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu in Luxor, Egypt.
Wall relief from the Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu
Close-up photograph of a wall relief from the Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. The reliefs depict religious rituals, offerings to the gods, and the pharaoh's military victories, including campaigns against the Sea Peoples and Libyan tribes.
Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu in Luxor, Egypt.
Photograph of the ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu in Luxor, Egypt.
Medinet Habu Site (Egypt)
Doorway of small temple at Medinet Habu, with carvings on surrounding walls.
Boats
Distant view of Feluccas (wooden sailing boats) on the Nile. Mountains are visible in the background.
Still image.
Photograph of columns at the Dendera Temple Complex. A European woman is standing beside one of the columns.
Costume
Image of a young woman in an Ouled Naïl costume.
Island with buildings on the River Nile.
Photograph of a small island with buildings and palm trees on the River Nile.
Group of boys on a boat on the River Nile.
Photograph of a Nile River boat crowded with children. More children are visible in the water.
Photograph of a large group of Egyptian people and children.
Image of group of Egyptian women and children. Two are carrying vessels on their heads. Palm trees are visible in the background.
Photograph of a felucca boat laden with cargo on the River Nile. Some people are visible at the front of the boat and more are sitting on top of the cargo.
Photograph of a felucca boat laden with cargo on the River Nile. A mountain is visible in the background.
Photograph of an Egyptian boy with a straw skirt and headdress standing beside a wall.
Two men constructing a boat on the banks of the River Nile
Photograph of two men constructing a boat on the banks of the River Nile. Other boats are visible in the picture. The opposite shore with multiple buildings can also be seen in the image.
Feluccas with people docked in an Egyptian harbour on the Nile River.
Miniature Nile boat on display in the Cairo Museum.
Miniature Nile boat in a glass case displayed in the Cairo Museum.