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View of the Boulaq Museum, from Album du Musee de Boulaq
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View of the Boulaq Museum, from Album du Musee de Boulaq
BLT239712 View of the Boulaq Museum, from Album du Musee de Boulaq by Auguste Mariette Bey (1821-81) pub. by Moures et Cie, Cairo, 1872 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris, France; (add.info.: ancestor of the modern Cairo Museum; its contents collected by the French archaeologist Mariette; transferred in 1880 to an annex of the Giza palace of Ismail Pacha; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
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Bank North African River Nile Bulaq
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This photograph takes us back in time to the 19th century, offering a mesmerizing view of the Boulaq Museum. The image is part of the renowned Album du Musee de Boulaq, curated by Auguste Mariette Bey, a distinguished French archaeologist. The photo showcases the majestic museum situated on the banks of the River Nile in Bulaq, Egypt. It was opened to the public in 1858 and served as an ancestor to what we now know as the modern Cairo Museum. The collection housed within its walls was meticulously gathered by Mariette himself. As we gaze upon this historical gem captured by an anonymous French photographer, we are transported into a world where ancient artifacts and treasures were carefully preserved for future generations to admire. The architectural beauty of the museum stands tall against a backdrop of lush gardens that add tranquility to its grandeur. It is fascinating to imagine visitors from long ago strolling through these very grounds, marveling at relics from ancient Egyptian civilization. This photograph serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and our enduring fascination with history. Preserved within Bibliotheque de l'Institut de France in Paris, this print allows us access into a moment frozen in time - an era when exploration and discovery shaped our understanding of cultures past. Let us cherish this glimpse into history's embrace and appreciate those who dedicated their lives to preserving it for all eternity.
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