Armant Collection

Cidi Abdallah el Marabout, Erment, Armant, Egypt
Vintage 19th century photograph: Cidi Abdallah el Marabout, Erment, Armant, Egypt, by Maxime Du Camp, 1850 s

Erment (Hermonthis), Vue Generale des Ruines -Temple et Mammisi, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Tombeau de Hadji-Abdallah-el-Marabout, a Herment, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Tombeau de Hadji-Abdallah-el-Marabout, a Herment, 1849-50

Vue du Village d Herment, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue du Village d Herment, 1849-50

Tombeaux Musulmans a Herment, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Tombeaux Musulmans a Herment, 1849-50

Ruines du Temple d Herment (Hermentis), 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Ruines du Temple d Herment (Hermentis), 1849-50

Hermonthis Henry Cammas French 1813 1888 Armant
Hermonthis; Henry Cammas (French, 1813 - 1888); Armant, Egypt; negative 1859 - 1860; print about 1862; Albumenized salted paper print from a waxed paper negative; 24.1 x 29.8 cm (9 1, 2 x 11 3, 4 in.)

The death of Marie Blanchard, wife of aeronaut Jean Pierre Blanchard, when her balloon caught fire during a
MARIE BLANCHARD, 1819. The death of Marie Blanchard, wife of aeronaut Jean Pierre Blanchard, when her balloon caught fire during a demonstration over Paris, 6 June 1819. Contemporary engraving

Madame Jean Pierre Blanchard rising in a balloon above Turin, Italy, in 1812: contemporary French colored engraving
BLANCHARD: ITALY, 1812. Madame Jean Pierre Blanchard rising in a balloon above Turin, Italy, in 1812: contemporary French colored engraving

Egyptian civilization, Statue depicting crocodile god Sobek (Sebek) with Pharaoh Amenhotep III ( New Kingdom)
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Statue depicting the crocodile god Sobek (Sebek) with the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. From Armant

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Armant, also known as Erment, is a captivating town located in Egypt with a rich history and mesmerizing ruins. This ancient city has witnessed countless stories unfold within its walls. One notable figure associated with Armant is Cidi Abdallah el Marabout, whose tomb stands tall as a testament to his legacy. The Tombeau de Hadji-Abdallah-el-Marabout, constructed between 1849-50 by Maxime du Camp, showcases the architectural brilliance of this era. Maxime du Camp's lens also captured the essence through various photographs. His Vue Generale des Ruines - Temple et Mammisi from 1851-52 offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the temple ruins and their surrounding beauty. The village itself comes alive in du Camp's work titled Vue du Village d Herment. Through this image created in 1849-50, we catch a glimpse of everyday life in Armant during that time period. Hermonthis Henry Cammas further immortalizes Armant through his artwork. His depiction of Cleopatra Temple Erment transports us back to an era when Egyptian royalty graced these sacred grounds. Francis Frith's photographs provide another perspective on Armant's allure. His images capture the hauntingly beautiful remnants of temples like Cleopatra Temple Erment and other temple ruins scattered throughout the region. However, not all moments captured were joyous ones. The engraving depicting Marie Blanchard's tragic death during a balloon demonstration over Paris serves as a reminder that even amidst historical wonders like Armant, tragedy can strike unexpectedly. Armant remains an enigmatic place where legends intertwine with reality. Its ancient temples and tombs stand proudly against time's relentless march forward – silent witnesses to centuries worth of stories waiting to be discovered by those who venture into its embrace.