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Avenue of Sphinxes, Karnak, Egypt

Title

Avenue of Sphinxes, Karnak, Egypt

Creator

Steele, Lawrence E.

Date

1895-1914

Identifier

RDS_DO_0479_0122

Subject

Egypt, Ancient
Pylons (Gateways)
Sphinxes (Mythology) in art

Description

Freestanding pylon gate with hieroglyphic carvings. Boulders leading up to it. Other buildings from temple complex and trees in the background. Large palm trees between gate and photographer.

Rights

Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.

Format

Glass plate negative

Type

Still image

Collection

Lawrence E. Steele Collection

Citation

Steele, Lawrence E., “Avenue of Sphinxes, Karnak, Egypt,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed June 17, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/4964.

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